There are 4 ways to get from Washington Metro to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
3h 23m$37–77Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
4h 49m$21–37Drive 115.9 mi
- Drive from Washington Metro to Charlottesvillecar 115.9 mi
2h 20m$22–31Subway, 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 4m$62–303
Washington Metro to Charlottesville by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Metro to Charlottesville is to bus which costs $21 - $40 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Metro to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Metro to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Metro to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Charlottesville via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Washington Metro and Charlottesville is 114 miles. The road distance is 116.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Metro to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Washington Metro to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Washington Metro to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington Metro to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington Metro to Charlottesville is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Washington Metro, DC, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- 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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- 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.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Metro to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlottesville Union Station.
Washington Metro to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Metro to Charlottesville is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Washington Metro to Charlottesville.
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