There are 4 ways to get from White House to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Northeast Regional
3h 33m$25–60Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
5h 3m$22–42Drive 115.7 mi
- Drive from White House to Charlottesvillecar 115.7 mi
2h 20m$22–31Subway, fly
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
3h 4m$62–308
White House to Charlottesville by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from White House to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from White House to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from White House to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from 15 St+I St NW+K St NW and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from White House 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 33m.
The distance between White House and Charlottesville is 115 miles. The road distance is 116.4 miles.
The best way to get from White House to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $25 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from White House to Charlottesville, including transfers.
White House to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
White House to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from White House to Charlottesville is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $25 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $45 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between White House, DC, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
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. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 59 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
- 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
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
White House to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlottesville Union Station.
White House to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between White House to Charlottesville is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from White House to Charlottesville.
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