There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Germantown by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or bus
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 GERMANTOWN MARC wbtrain Marc
4h 13m$39–83Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
5h 19m$24–49Drive 126.9 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Germantowncar 126.9 mi
2h 40m$24–34Fly, subway
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 7m$69–300Train via Shady Grove Station & Bay C (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h 16m$40–84Bus via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
6h 5m$27–59
Charlottesville to Germantown by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Germantown is to bus which costs $23 - $50 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Germantown is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Germantown. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Germantown Transit Center & Bay B via Charlottesville Union Station and Shady Grove Station & Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Germantown. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at GERMANTOWN MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Germantown is 139 miles. The road distance is 127.6 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Germantown without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Charlottesville to Germantown, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Germantown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Germantown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Germantown is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Charlottesville to GERMANTOWN MARC wb via Washington Union Station in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 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 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 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
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to GERMANTOWN MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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 Germantown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to Germantown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Germantown is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Charlottesville to Germantown.
There are 123+ hotels available in Germantown.

















