What is the cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Charlottesville?

The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Charlottesville is to bus which costs $20 - $40 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington DC to Charlottesville?

The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Washington DC and Charlottesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Washington DC and Charlottesville?

No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Charlottesville via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Washington DC to Charlottesville?

The distance between Washington DC and Charlottesville is 115 miles. The road distance is 116.3 miles.

How do I travel from Washington DC to Charlottesville without a car?

The best way to get from Washington DC to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Washington DC to Charlottesville?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Washington DC to Charlottesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to Charlottesville bus from?

Washington DC to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to Charlottesville train from?

Washington DC to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.

Train or bus from Washington DC to Charlottesville?

The best way to get from Washington DC to Charlottesville is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Washington DC to Charlottesville bus arrive?

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

Where does the Washington DC to Charlottesville train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington DC to Charlottesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Charlottesville is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Washington DC to Charlottesville.

Where can I stay near Charlottesville?

There are 111+ hotels available in Charlottesville.

Washington DC to Charlottesville - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Washington DC to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
3h 32m
$32–70
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
4h 55m
$20–37
Drive 115.7 mi
1. Drive from Washington DC to Charlottesvillecar 115.7 mi
2h 19m
$22–31
Subway, fly
1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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 11m
$62–308

Washington DC to Charlottesville by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 114.7 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 1h 58m. 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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