There are 4 ways to get from Alexandria Union Station 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 Crescent / ...
1h 58m$55–90Drive 110 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alexandria Union Station to Charlottesvillecar 110 mi
2h 16m$19–28Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
4h 10m$21–31Subway, fly
- Take the subway from King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
3h 18m$69–345
Alexandria Union Station to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alexandria Union Station to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandria Union Station to Charlottesville is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandria Union Station to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Springfield Bus Stop and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alexandria and arriving at Charlottesville. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Alexandria Union Station and Charlottesville is 105 miles. The road distance is 110.6 miles.
The best way to get from Alexandria Union Station to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $55 - $90.
The train from Alexandria to Charlottesville takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Alexandria Union Station to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Alexandria Union Station to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Alexandria Union Station to Charlottesville is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Alexandria Union Station, VA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $19–29 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Alexandria Union Station to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlottesville Union Station.
Alexandria Union Station to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria Union Station to Charlottesville is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Alexandria Union Station to Charlottesville.
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