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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Charlottesville is to bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 4h.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Charlottesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Downtown Transit Station via BRSC at Arlington Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Charlottesville?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Charlottesville. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Washington to Charlottesville?

The distance between Washington and Charlottesville is 113 miles. The road distance is 116.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $15 - $240.

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

The train from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station to Charlottesville takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Washington to Charlottesville bus from?

Washington to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Charlottesville train from?

Washington to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Washington to Charlottesville?

The best way to get from Washington to Charlottesville is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $15 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Barracks Road Shopping Center, which costs $26 - $35 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Washington to Charlottesville bus arrive?

Washington to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Barracks Road Shopping Center station.

Where does the Washington to Charlottesville train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington to Charlottesville?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Washington to Charlottesville?

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Where can I stay near Charlottesville?

There are 111+ hotels available in Charlottesville.

Washington to Charlottesville - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Washington 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 Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional
2h 25m
$15–240
Bus via Barracks Road Shopping Center
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Barracks Road Shopping Centerbus Virginia Breeze
3h 50m
$26–35
Drive 115.7 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Charlottesvillecar 115.7 mi
2h 19m
$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 2m
$62–318
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
4h
$22–30

Washington to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 112.1 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, 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, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Barracks Road Shopping Center once daily. Tickets cost $26–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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