There are 4 ways to get from Springfield, VA to University of Virginia by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, 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.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union StationGreyhound US0600
3h 20m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Alexandria to CharlottesvilleNortheast Regional
3h 30m$16–244Drive 105 mi
- Drive from Springfield, VA to University of Virginia105 mi
2h 10m$20–28Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)IAD - CHO
3h 28m$64–314
Springfield, VA to University of Virginia by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield, VA to University of Virginia is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield, VA to University of Virginia is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $19 - $28.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Springfield Bus Stop and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield, VA to University of Virginia. However, there are services departing from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform and arriving at Charlottesville via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Springfield, VA and University of Virginia is 109 miles. The road distance is 105.6 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield, VA to University of Virginia without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $24 - $35.
The bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
Springfield, VA to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Springfield, VA to University of Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Springfield, VA to University of Virginia is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $24 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $250 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Springfield, VA, USA and University of Virginia, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $24–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
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.html
- 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
- $26–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–6
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
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield, VA to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlottesville Union Station.
Springfield, VA to University of Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield, VA to University of Virginia is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Springfield, VA to University of Virginia.
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