There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to Arlington County by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 23m$36–72Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Springfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
4h 16m$20–39Drive 109.7 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Arlington Countycar 109.7 mi
2h 21m$20–29Fly
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
1h 54m$65–292
Charlottesville to Arlington County by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Arlington County is to bus which costs $19 - $40 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Arlington County is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $65 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Arlington County. 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 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Arlington County. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Pentagon City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Arlington County is 110 miles. The road distance is 110.3 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Arlington County without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Charlottesville to Arlington County, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Arlington County bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Arlington County train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Arlington County is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $40 and takes 4h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $300 and takes 1h 54m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Arlington County, 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 USA operates a bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Springfield Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Springfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Arlington County bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Bus Stop station.
Charlottesville to Arlington County train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Arlington County is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Charlottesville to Arlington County.
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