There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Arrington by train, bus, car, subway, plane or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 4h 13m
Cheapest option
Bus • 4h 22m
4 alternative options
Train, bus • 4h 42m
Bus via Charlottesville • 5h 50m
Drive • 3h 5m
Subway, fly, taxi • 3h 43m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Arrington is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Arrington is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $28 - $45.
The distance between Washington and Arrington is 204 miles. The road distance is 155.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Arrington without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $85 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Washington to Arrington, including transfers.
The best way to get from Washington to Arrington is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $85 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 4h 22m.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Arrington is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Washington to Arrington.
There are eight+ hotels available in Arrington. Prices start at $82 USD per night.
- Distance: 204.4 miles
- Duration: 4h 13m
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Arrington, VA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg twice daily. Tickets cost $27 - $220 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Amtrak also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Washington Union Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst once daily. Tickets cost $30 - $40 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Megabus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $410
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $9 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $27 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $95 - $230
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $6 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $22 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $75 - $200
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7 - $95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $7 - $35
- Child Coach - short notice
- $22 - $35
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $18 - $60
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $19 - $60
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $25 - $45
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $35 - $120
- Business Seat - short notice
- $40 - $110
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $21 - $95
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4 - $85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $4 - $25
- Child Coach - short notice
- $16 - $26
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $14 - $50
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $16 - $50
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $20 - $35
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $100
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $85
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $14 - $85
- Phone
- +1 202-637-7000
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare
- $2
- Senior / Disabled
- $2 - $4
- standard fare
- $3 - $6
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- support@virginiabreeze.org
- Website
- virginiabreeze.org
Bus from Washington Union Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $40
- Schedules at
- us.megabus.com
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Amherst, VA
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $50
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville, VA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $40
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Phone
- +1 434-296-3184
- info@ridejaunt.org
- Website
- ridejaunt.org
Bus from Jefferson Park Ave @ West Complex to Nelson Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Ride Jaunt Connect
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $150 - $190
Anytime Taxi
- Phone
- +1 434-977-5522
1st Call Taxi
- Phone
- +1 434-906-6670
- Website
- 1stcalltaxi.wordpress.com
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