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

The cheapest way to get from Potomac to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potomac to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Potomac and Charlottesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Potomac to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Falls Rd+River Rd and arriving at Downtown Transit Station via Friendship Heights+Bay C, Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW, Washington Union Station and Alderman Road at Stadium Rd northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Potomac to Charlottesville?

The distance between Potomac and Charlottesville is 136 miles. The road distance is 114.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Potomac to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $19 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Potomac to Charlottesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potomac to Charlottesville bus from?

Potomac to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Potomac to Charlottesville?

The best way to get from Potomac to Charlottesville is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $19 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Friendship Heights+Bay C, which costs and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Potomac to Charlottesville bus arrive?

Potomac to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville station.

Can I drive from Potomac to Charlottesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Potomac to Charlottesville is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Potomac to Charlottesville.

Where can I stay near Charlottesville?

There are 115+ hotels available in Charlottesville.

Potomac to Charlottesville - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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

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 Washington Union Station to CharlottesvilleNortheast Regional
4h 19m
$19–378
Bus via Friendship Heights+Bay C
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - CharlottesvilleWashington
6h 5m
Drive 113.8 mi
1. Drive from Potomac to Charlottesville113.8 mi
2h 21m
$21–30
Subway, fly
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)IAD - CHO
3h 58m
$71–326
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union StationGreyhound US0600
6h 18m
$25–99

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

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4h 19mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 135.1 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville twice daily. Tickets cost $15–240 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Amtrak also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville once daily, and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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