There are 5 ways to get from Silver Spring 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 Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
3h 45m$62–97Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
4h 59m$21–37Bus via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus Washington
4h 38m$24–52Drive 120.2 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to University of Virginiacar 120.2 mi
2h 28m$22–32Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Metro Center, 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 24m$69–335
Silver Spring to University of Virginia by subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to University of Virginia is to bus which costs $21 - $40 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to University of Virginia is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to University of Virginia. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to University of Virginia. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Charlottesville via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Silver Spring and University of Virginia is 121 miles. The road distance is 120.9 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to University of Virginia without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Silver Spring to University of Virginia, including transfers.
Silver Spring to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Washington Union Station.
Silver Spring to University of Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to University of Virginia is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville, which costs $24 - $55 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and University of Virginia, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 2h 17m. 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
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 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
- $19–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Silver Spring to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville station.
Silver Spring to University of Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to University of Virginia is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Silver Spring to University of Virginia.
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