What is the cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Washington DC?

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Washington DC is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Washington DC?

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Washington DC is to fly and subway which takes 2h 17m and costs $65 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via Charlottesville Union Station and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Charlottesville and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Charlottesville to Washington DC?

The distance between Charlottesville and Washington DC is 115 miles. The road distance is 114 miles.

How do I travel from Charlottesville to Washington DC without a car?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $30 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Charlottesville to Washington DC?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Charlottesville to Washington DC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Washington DC bus from?

Charlottesville to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Washington DC train from?

Charlottesville to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.

Train or bus from Charlottesville to Washington DC?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Washington DC is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville, which costs $24 - $55 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Charlottesville to Washington DC bus arrive?

Charlottesville to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Charlottesville to Washington DC train arrive?

Charlottesville to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Alexandria station.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to Washington DC?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Washington DC is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Charlottesville to Washington DC.

Where can I stay near Washington DC?

There are 1630+ hotels available in Washington DC.

Charlottesville to Washington DC - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
2h 50m
$30–67
Drive 113.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charlottesville to Washington DCcar 113.3 mi
2h 24m
$21–30
Bus via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
4h 42m
$25–54
Fly, subway
1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 17m
$65–317
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
4h 47m
$23–44

Charlottesville to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

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2h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 114.7 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Washington DC, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Charlottesville to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $14–240 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Amtrak also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Virginia Breeze also services this route once daily.

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