There are 5 ways to get from University of Virginia to Silver Spring by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 59m$39–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
3h 39m$21–39Drive 117.9 mi
- Drive from University of Virginia to Silver Springcar 117.9 mi
2h 33m$22–32Fly, 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 28m$67–294Bus via Charlottesville (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
4h 56m$32–52
University of Virginia to Silver Spring by foot, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Virginia to Silver Spring is to bus which costs $21 - $40 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from University of Virginia to Silver Spring is to fly and subway which takes 2h 28m and costs $65 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Virginia station to Silver Spring station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville Union Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from University of Virginia to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between University of Virginia and Silver Spring is 121 miles. The road distance is 118.6 miles.
The best way to get from University of Virginia to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from University of Virginia to Silver Spring, including transfers.
University of Virginia to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
University of Virginia to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from University of Virginia to Silver Spring is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between University of Virginia, VA, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station once daily, and the journey takes 3h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
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
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
University of Virginia to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Washington Union Station.
University of Virginia to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Virginia to Silver Spring is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from University of Virginia to Silver Spring.
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