There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to Elkton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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 Newark Amtraktrain Northeast Regional
6h 6m$71–138Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Perryvilletrain Commuter Rail
8h 57m$27–68Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newarkbus FlixBus 2601
8h 29m$35–63Drive 202.9 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Elktoncar 202.9 mi
4h 5m$37–54
Charlottesville to Elkton by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Elkton is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Elkton is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Elkton. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station and Newark Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Elkton. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Newark Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Elkton is 220 miles. The road distance is 204 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Elkton without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Charlottesville to Elkton, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Elkton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Elkton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Elkton is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Elkton, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Newark Amtrak twice a week. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, Newark, and Newark Train Station in around 8h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Newark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Perryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to Perryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–15
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 Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Elkton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to Elkton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Elkton is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Charlottesville to Elkton.
There are 148+ hotels available in Elkton.