What is the cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Silver Spring?

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Silver Spring?

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Silver Spring is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Charlottesville and Silver Spring?

No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Charlottesville to Silver Spring?

The distance between Charlottesville and Silver Spring is 120 miles. The road distance is 118.7 miles.

How do I travel from Charlottesville to Silver Spring without a car?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $17 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Charlottesville to Silver Spring?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Charlottesville to Silver Spring, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Silver Spring train from?

Charlottesville to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.

Train or bus from Charlottesville to Silver Spring?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Silver Spring is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $17 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $70 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Charlottesville to Silver Spring train arrive?

Charlottesville to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to Silver Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Silver Spring is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Charlottesville to Silver Spring.

Where can I stay near Silver Spring?

There are 1493+ hotels available in Silver Spring.

Charlottesville to Silver Spring - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Silver Spring by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
2h 45m
$18–241
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0600
4h 28m
$26–66
Drive 118 mi
1. Drive from Charlottesville to Silver Spring118 mi
2h 33m
$22–32
Fly, subway
1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)CHO - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
2h 33m
$72–362
Bus via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union StationLynchburg
4h 40m

Charlottesville to Silver Spring by train and subway (Amtrak)

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2h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 119.5 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Silver Spring, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $23–60 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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