There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to Takoma Park by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 42m$39–77Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
4h 25m$21–39Drive 117.3 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Takoma Parkcar 117.3 mi
2h 41m$22–31Fly, 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 26m$67–305
Charlottesville to Takoma Park by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Takoma Park is to bus which costs $20 - $40 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Takoma Park is to fly and subway which takes 2h 26m and costs $65 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Takoma Park 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 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Takoma Park. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Takoma, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Takoma Park is 119 miles. The road distance is 118 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Takoma Park without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Charlottesville to Takoma Park, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Takoma Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Takoma Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Takoma Park is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Takoma Park, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $18–35 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
- $30–260
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
- 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
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Takoma Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to Takoma Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Takoma Park is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Charlottesville to Takoma Park.
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