There are 4 ways to get from McLean to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional
4h 2m$31–69Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
5h 24m$20–42Drive 109.1 mi
- Drive from McLean to Charlottesvillecar 109.1 mi
2h 11m$20–29Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay Abus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
2h 52m$62–298
McLean to Charlottesville by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McLean to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from McLean to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Tysons Corner Metro and Springfield Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between McLean and Charlottesville is 124 miles. The road distance is 109.7 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from McLean to Charlottesville, including transfers.
McLean to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from McLean to Charlottesville is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $45 and takes 5h 24m.
McLean to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlottesville Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Charlottesville is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from McLean to Charlottesville.
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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–250
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
- $26–60
- 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 Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adult
- $1–2
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