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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Charlottesville, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Charlottesville, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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$47 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Washington, DC to Charlottesville, VA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Charlottesville, VA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Charlottesville, VA
Travel to Charlottesville, VA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Washington, DC to Charlottesville, VA.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Charlottesville, VA:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $19 (€15).
A train is $220 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Charlottesville, VA costing on average $237 (€193).
Other travel options to Charlottesville, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 17m.
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 53 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Charlottesville, VA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Albemarle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Charlottesville, Union Station, VA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlottesville, VA by train.
- Travel with Infobus, FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Charlottesville, VA by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with Infobus, Greyhound.
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