There are 5 ways to get from Howard University to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional
3h 44m$16–245Bus via Barracks Road Shopping Center
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Barracks Road Shopping Centerbus Virginia Breeze
5h 10m$28–37Drive 116.9 mi
- Drive from Howard University to Charlottesvillecar 116.9 mi
2h 24m$22–31Subway, fly
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
3h 35m$64–322Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
5h 21m$23–32
Howard University to Charlottesville by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howard University to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Howard University to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Howard University to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Florida Av NW+7 St NW and arriving at Downtown Transit Station via Washington Union Station and BRSC at Arlington Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Howard University to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from U St, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform and arriving at Charlottesville via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Howard University and Charlottesville is 116 miles. The road distance is 117.6 miles.
The best way to get from Howard University to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $16 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Howard University to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Howard University to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Washington Union Station.
Howard University to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Howard University to Charlottesville is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $16 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Barracks Road Shopping Center, which costs $28 - $40 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Howard University, DC, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Alexandria to Charlottesville twice daily. Tickets cost $14–240 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Amtrak also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Barracks Road Shopping Center once daily. Tickets cost $26–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–270
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
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $6–9
Bus from Washington Union Station to Barracks Road Shopping Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Howard University to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Barracks Road Shopping Center station.
Howard University to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howard University to Charlottesville is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Howard University to Charlottesville.
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