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 $21 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.

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 18m and costs $21 - $35.

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 Charlottesville Union Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Potomac and Charlottesville?

No, there is no direct train from Potomac to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Charlottesville via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Potomac to Charlottesville?

The distance between Potomac and Charlottesville is 130 miles. The road distance is 116.4 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 3h 59m and costs $35 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Potomac to Charlottesville train from?

Potomac to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, 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 3h 59m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $45 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Potomac to Charlottesville bus arrive?

Potomac to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlottesville Union Station.

Where does the Potomac to Charlottesville train arrive?

Potomac to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.

Can I drive from Potomac to Charlottesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Potomac to Charlottesville is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Potomac to Charlottesville.

Where can I stay near Charlottesville?

There are 109+ hotels available in Charlottesville.

Potomac to Charlottesville - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Potomac to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
3h 59m
$39–82
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
5h 22m
$22–42
Drive 115.7 mi
1. Drive from Potomac to Charlottesvillecar 115.7 mi
2h 18m
$22–31
Subway, fly
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
3h 42m
$66–304

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

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Distance: 128.9 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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