How to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Washington, DC

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from Charlottesville, VA to Washington, DC

You can get from Charlottesville, VA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.

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To get from Charlottesville, VA to Washington, DC on Mar 26 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Travel Information between Charlottesville, VA and Washington, DC

distanceDistance98 miles (158 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$1 - $234
fastestFastest modeFlight • $234 (€207) • 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesair wisconsin

Travel 98 miles (158 km) by bus, flight or train from Charlottesville, VA to Washington, DC. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are air wisconsin among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight or train from Charlottesville, VA to Washington, DC.

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There are 3 ways to travel from Charlottesville, VA to Washington, DC including taking a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Charlottesville, VA and Washington, DC is by taking a bus with an average price of $1 (€1).

This is compared to other travel options to Washington, DC:

A bus is $233 (€206) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Charlottesville, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $234 (€207).

A bus is $38 (€34) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Charlottesville, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $40 (€35).

The fastest way from Charlottesville, VA to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 50 min.

There are alternative travel options to Washington, DC that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Washington, DC by bus can take on average 0 h 0 min.

In comparison, getting to Washington, DC by train can take on average 2 h 38 min.

Washington, DC is approximately 98 miles (158 km) away from Charlottesville, VA.

The average frequency per day from Charlottesville, VA to Washington, DC is:

  • 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Charlottesville, VA and Washington, DC as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Charlottesville, VA to Washington, DC:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Charlottesville, VA to Washington, DC:

    • You can take a flight from Charlottesville, VA to Washington, DC with air wisconsin. Cheap tickets can be found for $234 (€207) with air wisconsin from Charlottesville, VA to Washington, DC.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Charlottesville, VA to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:

    • You can find 3 direct trains per day to Washington, DC with Amtrak.

    Direct services to Washington, DC tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Omio customers who travel from Charlottesville, VA to Washington, DC often also extend their vacation to go to New York City, Philadelphia or Newark, NJ. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Washington, DC and these popular destinations at a great price.

    Before traveling from Charlottesville, VA to Washington, DC, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

    • A bus ticket for this journey costs on average $1 (€1) one way.
    • A plane ticket costs $234 (€207) one way on average for this route.
    • A train ticket costs $40 (€35) one way on average for this route.

    But we recommend booking Charlottesville, VA to Washington, DC tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

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