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How to get fromCharlottesville to Ellicott Cityby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Ellicott City by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimoretrain train Commuter Rail
    4h 18m
    $41–86

  2. Drive 142.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Ellicott Citycar car 142.5 mi
    2h 59m
    $26–38

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus bus Lynchburg
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimoretrain train Commuter Rail
    6h 12m
    $27–63

  4. Fly, subway, train

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CHO - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nbtrain train
    4h 22m
    $76–313

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    6h 37m
    $30–55

Charlottesville to Ellicott City by train and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Ellicott City, MD, USA?

You can take a train from Charlottesville to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns via Washington Union Station, West Baltimore, and West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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