There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Chatham by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, subway, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Danville Stationtrain Crescent
5h 15m$121–215Drive 226.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Chathamcar 226.9 mi
4h 22m$42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Danville Transit System Hubbus Capitol Connector / ...
5h 58m$85–107Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane DCA - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Danville Stationtrain
4h 1m$212–932Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport, 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 Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane IAD - LYH
- Take the taxi from Lynchburg-Airport-LYH to Chathamtaxi
3h 44m$137–413Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, 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 Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane IAD - ROA
- Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Chathamtaxi
4h 29m$172–453Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- 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 Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane IAD - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Danville Stationtrain
5h 40m$161–613
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Chatham is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Chatham is to subway and fly and taxi which takes 3h 44m and costs $130 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Danville Transit System Hub via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Chatham station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Danville Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Washington and Chatham is 256 miles. The road distance is 228.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Chatham without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Washington to Chatham, including transfers.
Washington to Chatham bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Chatham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Chatham is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $110 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Chatham, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Danville Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 52m. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Danville Transit System Hub twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Danville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Danville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Danville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- 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
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Washington Union Station to Danville Transit System Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $100–170
Allied Cabs
- Phone
- +1 434-845-7039
Gray Top Cab
- Phone
- +1 434-845-4554
Yellow Cab Lynchburg
- Phone
- +1 434-846-8888
City Cab Roanoke
- Phone
- +1 540 815 5050
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Chatham bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Danville Transit System Hub station.
Washington to Chatham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Danville Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Chatham is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Washington to Chatham.
There are four+ hotels available in Chatham.