There are 5 ways to get from McLean to University of Virginia by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
4h 11m$35–76Drive 109 mi
cheapest- Drive from McLean to University of Virginiacar 109 mi
2h 10m$20–29Bus via Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Charlottesville Alderman Rdbus Piedmont Express
4h 21m$26–34Bus, 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 48m$63–305Bus
- Take the bus from N Fairfax Dr @ N Taylor St to University Commuter Lotbus 622
- Take the bus from Gainesville Park and Ride to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus Washington
5h$29–53
McLean to University of Virginia by bus, subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McLean to University of Virginia is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from McLean to University of Virginia is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to University of Virginia. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr and Chain Bridge and arriving at Charlottesville Alderman Rd via Dulles International Airport Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from McLean to University of Virginia. 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 4h 11m.
The distance between McLean and University of Virginia is 125 miles. The road distance is 109.6 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to University of Virginia without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from McLean to University of Virginia, including transfers.
McLean to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Dulles International Airport Station.
McLean to University of Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from McLean to University of Virginia is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, which costs $25 - $35 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between McLean, VA, 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, 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
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
- 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 Gainesville Park and Ride to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- 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
Bus from Old Dominion Dr and Chain Bridge to Mclean Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 703-730-6664
- Website
- Omiride Home
Bus from N Fairfax Dr @ N Taylor St to University Commuter Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Omiride Home
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Gainesville Park and Ride to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $16–40
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More Questions & Answers
McLean to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Charlottesville Alderman Rd station.
McLean to University of Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to University of Virginia is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from McLean to University of Virginia.
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