There are 4 ways to get from Dulles to Charlottesville by plane, bus, subway, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
1h 10m$63–303Subway, train
cheapest- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional
4h 12m$18–253Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Barracks Road Shopping Centerbus Virginia Breeze
3h 3m$23–28Drive 101.8 mi
- Drive from Dulles to Charlottesvillecar 101.8 mi
2h 5m$19–27
Dulles to Charlottesville by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dulles to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Dulles to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs $60 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Dulles to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Dulles International Airport and arriving at E Market St at 5th St NE via BRSC at Arlington Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Dulles to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Charlottesville via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Dulles and Charlottesville is 88 miles. The road distance is 102.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dulles to Charlottesville without a car is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs $23 - $28.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Dulles to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Dulles to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Dulles International Airport station.
Dulles to Charlottesville train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform station.
The best way to get from Dulles to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs $60 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $28 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Dulles, VA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Dulles International Airport to Barracks Road Shopping Center once daily. Tickets cost $23–28 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–270
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 43 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $14–240
- Business Class
- $60–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Dulles International Airport to Barracks Road Shopping Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–28
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Dulles to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Barracks Road Shopping Center station.
Dulles to Charlottesville train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dulles to Charlottesville is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Dulles to Charlottesville.
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