There are 5 ways to get from Bethesda to University of Virginia by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
3h 52m$32–77Bus via Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
5h 6m$20–37Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus Washington
5h 6m$24–52Drive 115.4 mi
- Drive from Bethesda to University of Virginiacar 115.4 mi
2h 18m$22–31Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 15m$64–305
Bethesda to University of Virginia by subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to University of Virginia is to bus via Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform which costs $20 - $40 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to University of Virginia is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to University of Virginia. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW and arriving at Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to University of Virginia. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Charlottesville via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Bethesda and University of Virginia is 122 miles. The road distance is 116.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to University of Virginia without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Bethesda to University of Virginia, including transfers.
Bethesda to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bethesda to University of Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to University of Virginia is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $55 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and University of Virginia, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville once daily. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Virginia Breeze also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $22–50
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Bethesda to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville station.
Bethesda to University of Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to University of Virginia is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Bethesda to University of Virginia.
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