What is the cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station?

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station is to bus which costs $18 - $40 and takes 3h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station?

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $30 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and Alexandria Union Station?

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.

Is there a direct train between Charlottesville and Alexandria Union Station?

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.

How far is it from Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station?

The distance between Charlottesville and Alexandria Union Station is 105 miles. The road distance is 110.8 miles.

How long does it take to get from Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station?

The train from Charlottesville to Alexandria takes 2h 9m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station bus from?

Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station train from?

Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.

Train or bus from Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $40 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station bus arrive?

Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Springfield Bus Stop station.

Where does the Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station train arrive?

Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station?

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Where can I stay near Alexandria Union Station?

There are 1532+ hotels available in Alexandria Union Station.

Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 9m
$30–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Springfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
3h 58m
$19–39
Drive 110.2 mi
1. Drive from Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Stationcar 110.2 mi
2h 18m
$21–29
Fly, subway
1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
2. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway
2h 24m
$67–295

Charlottesville to Alexandria Union Station by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 103.9 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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 $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Springfield Bus Stop once daily, and the journey takes 2h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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