There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 9m$55–90Drive 110.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Stationcar 110.2 mi
2h 17m$19–28Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Springfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
3h 58m$22–33Fly, subway
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway
2h 27m$82–415
Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Alexandria Union Station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Springfield Bus Stop via Charlottesville Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Alexandria. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Alexandria Union Station is 105 miles. The road distance is 110.9 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $55 - $90.
The train from Charlottesville to Alexandria takes 2h 9m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Alexandria Union Station, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Alexandria 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Springfield Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $19–29 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center 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 Charlottesville Union Station to Springfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Bus Stop station.
Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station.
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