There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Afton by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, taxi, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
2h 43m$106–159Drive 133.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Aftoncar 133.9 mi
2h 41m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Staunton Crossingbus Valley Flyer
4h 13m$86–107Subway, fly, taxi
- Take the subway from Farragut West, 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
- Take the taxi from Charlottesville (CHO) to Aftontaxi
3h 16m$122–373Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
- Take the bus from West Main at 7th St. to Waynesboro Park & Ridebus Afton Express
4h 57m$65–110
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Afton is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Afton is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Afton. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Staunton Crossing via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Afton. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Charlottesville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Washington and Afton is 134 miles. The road distance is 134.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Afton without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Washington to Afton, including transfers.
Washington to Afton bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Afton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Afton is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $110 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Afton, Nelson County, 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, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Staunton Crossing once daily. Tickets cost $30–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- 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 Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Staunton Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Phone
- +1 540-943-9302
- Website
- BRITE Bus
Bus from West Main at 7th St. to Waynesboro Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- BRITE Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
1st Call Taxi
- Phone
- +1 434-906-6670
- Website
- 1stcalltaxi.wordpress.com
Anytime Taxi
- Phone
- +1 434-977-5522
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Afton bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Staunton Crossing station.
Washington to Afton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Afton is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Washington to Afton.
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