There are 4 ways to get from Washington DC to Charlottesville Union Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
3h 32m$27–68Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
4h 44m$19–30Drive 115.8 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Charlottesville Union Stationcar 115.8 mi
2h 20m$22–31Subway, fly
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
3h 3m$67–323
Washington DC to Charlottesville Union Station by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Charlottesville Union Station is to bus which costs $19 - $30 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Charlottesville Union Station is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Charlottesville Union Station station. However, there are services departing from Springfield Bus Stop and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Charlottesville Union Station. However, there are services departing from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Charlottesville via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Washington DC and Charlottesville Union Station is 115 miles. The road distance is 116.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Charlottesville Union Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $27 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Washington DC to Charlottesville Union Station, including transfers.
Washington DC to Charlottesville Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Washington DC to Charlottesville Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Charlottesville Union Station is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $27 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $30 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Charlottesville Union Station, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–65 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $17–27 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
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
- $25–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington DC to Charlottesville Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlottesville Union Station.
Washington DC to Charlottesville Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Charlottesville Union Station is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Washington DC to Charlottesville Union Station.
There are 105+ hotels available in Charlottesville Union Station.