What is the cheapest way to get from Arlington County to Charlottesville?

The cheapest way to get from Arlington County to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arlington County to Charlottesville?

The fastest way to get from Arlington County to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Arlington County and Charlottesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Arlington County to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from New Hampshire Av NW+24 St NW and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Arlington County and Charlottesville?

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.

How far is it from Arlington County to Charlottesville?

The distance between Arlington County and Charlottesville is 110 miles. The road distance is 112.6 miles.

How do I travel from Arlington County to Charlottesville without a car?

The best way to get from Arlington County to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Arlington County to Charlottesville?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Arlington County to Charlottesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arlington County to Charlottesville bus from?

Arlington County to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Arlington County to Charlottesville train from?

Arlington County to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.

Train, bus or fly from Arlington County to Charlottesville?

The best way to get from Arlington County to Charlottesville is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $45 and takes 4h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $310 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Arlington County to Charlottesville bus arrive?

Arlington County to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlottesville Union Station.

Where does the Arlington County to Charlottesville train arrive?

Arlington County to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.

Can I drive from Arlington County to Charlottesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Arlington County to Charlottesville is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Arlington County to Charlottesville.

Where can I stay near Charlottesville?

There are 93+ hotels available in Charlottesville.

Arlington County to Charlottesville - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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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
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
3h 10m
$33–73
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
4h 59m
$21–42
Drive 112 mi
1. Drive from Arlington County to Charlottesvillecar 112 mi
2h 16m
$21–30
Fly
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
2h 44m
$62–303

Arlington County to Charlottesville by subway and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 109.1 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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 $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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