There are 5 ways to get from Frederick to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union StationMarc
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to CharlottesvilleNortheast Regional
5h 5m$17–382Bus
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0164 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - CharlottesvilleWashington
5h 46mDrive 128.3 mi
- Drive from Frederick to Charlottesville128.3 mi
2h 45m$24–34Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Frederick Transit Station to Market St & Harrison St
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)IAD - CHO
4h 20m$69–336Bus via Ashburn
- Take the bus from Frederick Transit Station to Market St & Harrison St181
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Barracks Road Shopping CenterVirginia Breeze
6h 4m$28–55
Frederick to Charlottesville by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frederick to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Frederick to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Frederick station to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Frederick Bus Station and arriving at Downtown Transit Station via Washington Union Station and Alderman Road at Stadium Rd northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Frederick to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from FREDERICK MARC eb and arriving at Charlottesville via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Frederick and Charlottesville is 169 miles. The road distance is 129 miles.
The best way to get from Frederick to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $17 - $390.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Frederick to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Frederick to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Frederick Bus Station.
Frederick to Charlottesville train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from FREDERICK MARC eb station.
The best way to get from Frederick to Charlottesville is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $17 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Frederick, MD, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
You can take a train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Charlottesville via Washington Union Station in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frederick Bus Station to Downtown Transit Station via Washington Union Station and Alderman Road at Stadium Rd northbound in around 5h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- 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 Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- loudoun.gov
Bus from Frederick Transit Station to Market St & Harrison St
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- loudoun.gov
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
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
Frederick to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Frederick to Charlottesville train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frederick to Charlottesville is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Frederick to Charlottesville.
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