There are 5 ways to get from McLean to Charlottesville Union Station by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
3h 56m$35–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
5h 21m$19–42Bus via Dulles Airport
- Take the bus from Dulles Airport to Barracks Road Shopping Centerbus Virginia Breeze
4h 39m$23–51Drive 109.2 mi
- Drive from McLean to Charlottesville Union Stationcar 109.2 mi
2h 12m$20–29Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr and Chain Bridge to Mclean Metrobus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
2h 50m$63–305
McLean to Charlottesville Union Station by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McLean to Charlottesville Union Station is to bus which costs $19 - $45 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from McLean to Charlottesville Union Station is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Charlottesville Union Station. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr and Chain Bridge and arriving at W Main St at The Flats via Dulles Airport and BRSC at Arlington Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from McLean to Charlottesville Union Station. However, there are services departing from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Charlottesville via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between McLean and Charlottesville Union Station is 124 miles. The road distance is 109.8 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to Charlottesville Union Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from McLean to Charlottesville Union Station, including transfers.
McLean to Charlottesville Union Station bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles Airport station.
McLean to Charlottesville Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from McLean to Charlottesville Union Station is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus via Dulles Airport, which costs $22 - $55 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Charlottesville Union Station, 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 Dulles Airport to Barracks Road Shopping Center once daily. Tickets cost $19–45 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Dulles Airport to Barracks Road Shopping Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $19–45
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Old Dominion Dr and Chain Bridge to Mclean Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adult
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Old Dominion Dr and Chain Bridge to Mclean Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
McLean to Charlottesville Union Station bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Barracks Road Shopping Center station.
McLean to Charlottesville Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Charlottesville Union Station is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from McLean to Charlottesville Union Station.
There are 95+ hotels available in Charlottesville Union Station.