There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Laurel by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
3h 54m$18–325Bus via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union StationLynchburg
5h 49mDrive 131.9 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Laurel131.9 mi
2h 43m$25–35Fly, subway
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)CHO - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
3h 47m$74–359Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to LaurelGreyhound US0325S
6h 5m$45–111
Charlottesville to Laurel by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Laurel is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Laurel is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Laurel. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Laurel via Charlottesville Union Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Laurel. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at LAUREL MARC nb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Laurel is 130 miles. The road distance is 132.7 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Laurel without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $17 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Charlottesville to Laurel, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Laurel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Laurel train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Laurel is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $17 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville, which costs and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Laurel, MD, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $15–240 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Amtrak also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Station once daily, and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Laurel
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Laurel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to Laurel train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Laurel is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Charlottesville to Laurel.
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