There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to National Harbor by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 48m$37–72Drive 113.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to National Harborcar 113.2 mi
2h 22m$21–30Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Springfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600
4h 38m$22–42Fly, subway, bus
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
3h 4m$70–298
Charlottesville to National Harbor by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to National Harbor is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to National Harbor is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at St George Bl+Waterfront St via Charlottesville Union Station and King St-Old Town+Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Alexandria via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Charlottesville and National Harbor is 112 miles. The road distance is 113.9 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to National Harbor without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Charlottesville to National Harbor, including transfers.
Charlottesville to National Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to National Harbor is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $45 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and National Harbor, MD, 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 $16–35 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
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 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 Springfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to National Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Bus Stop station.
Charlottesville to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to National Harbor is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Charlottesville to National Harbor.
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