There are 4 ways to get from Arlington County to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
3h 10m$30–68Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
4h 48m$19–39Drive 112 mi
- Drive from Arlington County to Charlottesvillecar 112 mi
2h 16m$21–30Fly
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
2h 40m$62–313
Arlington County to Charlottesville by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arlington County to Charlottesville is to bus which costs $19 - $40 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Arlington County to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Arlington County to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Springfield Bus Stop and arriving at Downtown Transit Station via W Main St at The Flats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Arlington County to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Pentagon City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Charlottesville via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Arlington County and Charlottesville is 110 miles. The road distance is 112.6 miles.
The best way to get from Arlington County to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $29 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Arlington County to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Arlington County to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Arlington County to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Arlington County to Charlottesville is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $29 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $40 and takes 4h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $320 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Arlington County, VA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $27–65 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Arlington County to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlottesville Union Station.
Arlington County to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arlington County to Charlottesville is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Arlington County to Charlottesville.
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