There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to National Mall by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or subway
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 Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 46m$36–72Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
4h 33m$20–41Drive 115 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Smithsonian Institutioncar 115 mi
2h 22m$21–31Fly, 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 Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 10m$65–292
Charlottesville to National Mall by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to National Mall is to bus which costs $19 - $45 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to National Mall is to fly and subway which takes 2h 10m and costs $65 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to National Mall station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Charlottesville Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to National Mall. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Charlottesville and National Mall is 116 miles. The road distance is 115.6 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to National Mall without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Charlottesville to National Mall, including transfers.
Charlottesville to National Mall bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to National Mall train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to National Mall is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $45 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and National Mall, DC, 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 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
- 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 Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 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/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to National Mall bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to National Mall train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to National Mall is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Charlottesville to National Mall.
There are 1406+ hotels available in National Mall.












