There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to Bel Air by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Aberdeen Amtrak Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
6h 37m$40–89Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from BIDDLE ST & SAINT PAUL ST eb to MACPHAIL RD & EDGEHILL DR wbbus
7h 50m$27–672Drive 173.9 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Bel Aircar 173.9 mi
3h 46m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Howard & Camden to MACPHAIL RD & EDGEHILL DR wbbus No. 410 Line to Bel Air
7h 56m$30–74
Charlottesville to Bel Air by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Bel Air is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Bel Air is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Bel Air. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at MACPHAIL RD & EDGEHILL DR wb via Charlottesville Union Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and Howard & Camden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Bel Air station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Aberdeen Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Bel Air is 198 miles. The road distance is 174.9 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Bel Air without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Charlottesville to Bel Air, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Bel Air bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Bel Air train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Bel Air is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $75 and takes 7h 56m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Bel Air, Harford County, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Charlottesville to Churchville Rd/Rt 22 & Giles St via Washington Union Station, Aberdeen Amtrak Station, and Aberdeen Train Station in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to MACPHAIL RD & EDGEHILL DR wb via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, PACA ST & BALTIMORE nb, and Howard & Camden in around 7h 56m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Aberdeen Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to Aberdeen Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–14
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $22–50
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- academybus.com
Bus from BIDDLE ST & SAINT PAUL ST eb to MACPHAIL RD & EDGEHILL DR wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://academybus.com
- Schedules at
- https://academybus.com/commuter#routes-timetables
- Adult cash ticket
- $10–21
Bus from Howard & Camden to MACPHAIL RD & EDGEHILL DR wb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- https://academybus.com
- Schedules at
- https://academybus.com/commuter#routes-timetables
- Adult cash ticket
- $9–21
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from BIDDLE ST & SAINT PAUL ST eb to MACPHAIL RD & EDGEHILL DR wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
Bus from Howard & Camden to MACPHAIL RD & EDGEHILL DR wb
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Bel Air bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Charlottesville to Bel Air train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Bel Air is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Charlottesville to Bel Air.
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