There are 5 ways to get from Howard University to University of Virginia by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
3h 54m$32–73Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
5h 6m$20–37Bus via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus Washington
4h 44m$24–52Drive 116.8 mi
- Drive from Howard University to University of Virginiacar 116.8 mi
2h 23m$22–31Subway, fly
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
3h 31m$64–305
Howard University to University of Virginia by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howard University to University of Virginia is to bus which costs $20 - $40 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Howard University to University of Virginia is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Howard University to University of Virginia. However, there are services departing from Florida Av NW+7 St NW and arriving at Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Howard University to University of Virginia. However, there are services departing from U St, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform and arriving at Charlottesville via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Howard University and University of Virginia is 116 miles. The road distance is 117.5 miles.
The best way to get from Howard University to University of Virginia without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Howard University to University of Virginia, including transfers.
Howard University to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Washington Union Station.
Howard University to University of Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Howard University to University of Virginia is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville, which costs $24 - $55 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Howard University, DC, USA and University of Virginia, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville once daily. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Virginia Breeze also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
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
Subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $22–50
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Howard University to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville station.
Howard University to University of Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howard University to University of Virginia is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Howard University to University of Virginia.
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