There are 7 ways to get from Fairfax to Charlottesville Airport (CHO) by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, fly
best- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
2h 39m$34–265Drive 88.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Charlottesville Airport (CHO)car 88.5 mi
2h$17–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
4h 2m$63–114Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Charlottesville Alderman Rdbus Piedmont Express
5h 1m$55–75Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Fairfax to Charlottesville-CHO88.5 mi
2hBus, train
- Take the bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay Bbus F23
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
4h 13m$62–112Line 402 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Dunn Loring Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Ebus 402
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
6h 6m$49–82
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Charlottesville Airport (CHO) is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Charlottesville Airport (CHO) is to drive which takes 2h and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Charlottesville Airport (CHO). However, there are services departing from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay B and arriving at Charlottesville Alderman Rd via Reston Town Center Metro Bay L and Dulles International Airport Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Charlottesville Airport (CHO). However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Charlottesville via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Fairfax and Charlottesville Airport (CHO) is 105 miles. The road distance is 89 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Charlottesville Airport (CHO) without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Fairfax to Charlottesville Airport (CHO), including transfers.
Fairfax to Charlottesville Airport (CHO) bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Dulles International Airport Station.
Fairfax to Charlottesville Airport (CHO) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Charlottesville Airport (CHO) is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $75 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Charlottesville Airport (CHO), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Charlottesville Alderman Rd once daily. Tickets cost $23–29 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Charlottesville Alderman Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–29
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Dunn Loring Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Fairfax to Charlottesville-CHO
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Fairfax to Charlottesville Airport (CHO) bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Charlottesville Alderman Rd station.
Fairfax to Charlottesville Airport (CHO) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Charlottesville Airport (CHO) is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Fairfax to Charlottesville Airport (CHO).
There are 132+ hotels available in Charlottesville Airport (CHO).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Fairfax and Charlottesville Airport (CHO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.