There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville Airport (CHO) to Bethesda by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, subway
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 5m$37–264Drive 105.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville Airport (CHO) to Bethesdacar 105.9 mi
2h 12m$20–28Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 10m$69–116Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
4h 21m$53–76Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charlottesville-CHO to Bethesda105.9 mi
2h 12mBus via Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
5h 2m$63–91
Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville Airport (CHO) to Bethesda is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville Airport (CHO) to Bethesda is to fly and subway which takes 2h 5m and costs $35 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville Airport (CHO) station to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville Union Station and arriving at Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville Airport (CHO) to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Charlottesville Airport (CHO) and Bethesda is 111 miles. The road distance is 106.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville Airport (CHO) to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Charlottesville Airport (CHO) to Bethesda, including transfers.
Charlottesville Airport (CHO) to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville Airport (CHO) to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville Airport (CHO) to Bethesda is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville Airport (CHO), USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charlottesville-CHO to Bethesda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville Airport (CHO) to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville Airport (CHO) to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville Airport (CHO) to Bethesda is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Charlottesville Airport (CHO) to Bethesda.
There are 1580+ hotels available in Bethesda.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charlottesville Airport (CHO) and Bethesda. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













