There are 5 ways to get from University of Virginia to Bethesda by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 7m$36–75Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
4h 19m$21–37Drive 113.1 mi
- Drive from University of Virginia to Bethesdacar 113.1 mi
2h 23m$21–30Fly, subway
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 22m$67–314Bus via Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
5h 4m$30–48
University of Virginia to Bethesda by foot, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Virginia to Bethesda is to bus which costs $21 - $40 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from University of Virginia to Bethesda is to fly and subway which takes 2h 22m and costs $65 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Virginia station to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville Union Station and arriving at Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from University of Virginia to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between University of Virginia and Bethesda is 122 miles. The road distance is 113.7 miles.
The best way to get from University of Virginia to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from University of Virginia to Bethesda, including transfers.
University of Virginia to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
University of Virginia to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from University of Virginia to Bethesda is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between University of Virginia, VA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
University of Virginia to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
University of Virginia to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Virginia to Bethesda is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from University of Virginia to Bethesda.
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