The average train between Washington DC and University of Virginia takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington DC to University of Virginia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Washington DC and University of Virginia. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 6:18 PM which arrives into University of Virginia at 8:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 29m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to University of Virginia. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at University of Virginia station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Washington DC to University of Virginia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
Washington DC to University of Virginia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Charlottesville station.
The distance between Washington DC and University of Virginia is 159.5 km. The road distance is 187 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 58m.