What is the cheapest way to get from National Mall to Charlottesville?

The cheapest way to get from National Mall to Charlottesville is to bus which costs $19 - $40 and takes 4h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from National Mall to Charlottesville?

The fastest way to get from National Mall to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between National Mall and Charlottesville?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between National Mall and Charlottesville?

No, there is no direct train from National Mall to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Charlottesville via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from National Mall to Charlottesville?

The distance between National Mall and Charlottesville is 116 miles. The road distance is 115.8 miles.

How do I travel from National Mall to Charlottesville without a car?

The best way to get from National Mall to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $75.

How long does it take to get from National Mall to Charlottesville?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from National Mall to Charlottesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the National Mall to Charlottesville bus from?

National Mall to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the National Mall to Charlottesville train from?

National Mall to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.

Train or bus from National Mall to Charlottesville?

The best way to get from National Mall to Charlottesville is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $40 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the National Mall to Charlottesville bus arrive?

National Mall to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlottesville Union Station.

Where does the National Mall to Charlottesville train arrive?

National Mall to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.

Can I drive from National Mall to Charlottesville?

Yes, the driving distance between National Mall to Charlottesville is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from National Mall to Charlottesville.

Where can I stay near Charlottesville?

There are 93+ hotels available in Charlottesville.

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There are 4 ways to get from National Mall to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
3h 27m
$32–73
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
4h 3m
$19–40
Drive 115.1 mi
1. Drive from Smithsonian Institution to Charlottesvillecar 115.1 mi
2h 22m
$21–31
Subway, fly
1. Take the subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
3h
$62–303

National Mall to Charlottesville by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 115.3 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between National Mall, DC, USA and Charlottesville, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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