What is the cheapest way to get from McLean to Charlottesville?

The cheapest way to get from McLean to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from McLean to Charlottesville?

The fastest way to get from McLean to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between McLean and Charlottesville?

No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at Downtown Transit Station via N Fairfax Dr @ N Taylor St, Gainesville Park and Ride and Alderman Road at Stadium Rd northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from McLean to Charlottesville?

The distance between McLean and Charlottesville is 124 miles. The road distance is 107.7 miles.

How do I travel from McLean to Charlottesville without a car?

The best way to get from McLean to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $19 - $280.

How long does it take to get from McLean to Charlottesville?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from McLean to Charlottesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the McLean to Charlottesville bus from?

McLean to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Omniride, depart from N Fairfax Dr @ N Taylor St station.

Train or bus from McLean to Charlottesville?

The best way to get from McLean to Charlottesville is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $19 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the McLean to Charlottesville bus arrive?

McLean to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Omniride, arrive at University Commuter Lot station.

Can I drive from McLean to Charlottesville?

Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Charlottesville is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from McLean to Charlottesville.

Where can I stay near Charlottesville?

There are 104+ hotels available in Charlottesville.

McLean to Charlottesville - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from McLean to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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 Alexandria to CharlottesvilleNortheast Regional
4h 2m
$19–279
Bus via Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
1. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Barracks Road Shopping CenterVirginia Breeze
4h 40m
$27–37
Drive 107.1 mi
1. Drive from McLean to Charlottesville107.1 mi
2h 15m
$20–29
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay A
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)IAD - CHO
2h 56m
$68–318
Bus
1. Take the bus from N Fairfax Dr @ N Taylor St to University Commuter Lot622
2. Take the bus from Gainesville Park and Ride to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - CharlottesvilleWashington
5h 11m

McLean to Charlottesville by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

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4h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 123.5 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between McLean, VA, 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 Dulles International Airport to Barracks Road Shopping Center once daily. Tickets cost $23–28 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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