There are 5 ways to get from Washington DC 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 Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
3h 49m$32–73Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
5h 3m$18–38Bus via Linton Hall
- Take the bus from 14th St @ Independence Ave SW to University Commuter Lotbus 612-War / ...
- Take the bus from Gainesville Park and Ride to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus Washington
4h 21m$27–51Drive 115.6 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to University of Virginiacar 115.6 mi
2h 18m$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 5m$62–303
Washington DC to University of Virginia by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to University of Virginia is to bus which costs $18 - $40 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to University of Virginia is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to University of Virginia. However, there are services departing from 14th St @ Independence Ave SW and arriving at Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville via Gainesville Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to University of Virginia. However, there are services departing from Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Charlottesville via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Washington DC and University of Virginia is 117 miles. The road distance is 116.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to University of Virginia without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Washington DC to University of Virginia, including transfers.
Washington DC to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Omniride, depart from 14th St @ Independence Ave SW station.
Washington DC to University of Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to University of Virginia is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus via Linton Hall, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and University of Virginia, 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, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to University of Virginia via 14th St @ Independence Ave SW, Gainesville Park and Ride, and Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville in around 4h 21m.
- 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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
- +1 703-730-6664
- Website
- Omiride Home
Bus from 14th St @ Independence Ave SW to University Commuter Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Omiride Home
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Gainesville Park and Ride to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $16–40
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Gainesville Park and Ride to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to University of Virginia bus services, operated by Omniride, arrive at University Commuter Lot station.
Washington DC to University of Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to University of Virginia is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Washington DC to University of Virginia.
There are 98+ hotels available in University of Virginia.