There are 5 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, subway, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
3h 6m$32–73Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
4h 18m$21–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Charlottesville113.5 mi
2h 25mDrive 113.5 mi
- Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlottesvillecar 113.5 mi
2h 25m$21–30Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
3h 6m$64–306
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlottesville by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlottesville is to bus which costs $20 - $40 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Springfield Bus Stop and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandria and arriving at Charlottesville via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Charlottesville is 108 miles. The road distance is 114.1 miles.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlottesville is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), 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 Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $16–30 and the journey takes 3h.
- 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard Fare
- $2–3
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlottesville Union Station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlottesville is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Charlottesville.
There are 98+ hotels available in Charlottesville.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Charlottesville. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.