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There are usually 3 daily train trips from Charlottesville to Washington.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price€26.82 | Avg. Price€32.58 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips3 |
Duration | Duration2h 57m | Duration2h 39m |
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Charlottesville to Washington DC. Traveling by bus from Charlottesville to Washington DC usually takes around 2 hours and 58 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 99 mi (159 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 55m |
| Cheapest price | €24.27 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 3 |
Average score for buses from Charlottesville to Washington
(Based on 6 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: New experience. Didn't know there was a bus from Cville to Dulles!! Cons: tray tables on busses?...like on airplanes, trains. (Goes with electric plugs and laptops...). Tips: loved having electric!
5.0
Pros: silent ride. Cons: i like buses with outlets, but thats more of an infrastructure change.
4.0
Pros: Departure was on the dot! Cons: Seating, live updates on traffic.
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Charlottesville to Washington DC is expected to be between €25 and €42. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is 3 February 2025, when tickets are available for 3 February 2025. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just €27.
The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 23 days in advance to save €13.69 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.
There are 3 bus lines from Charlottesville to Washington DC available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. Each of these companies only runs one bus per day. The following table helps you compare your available choices:
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from Charlottesville to Washington every day, with the average journey taking around 2 hours and 55 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Washington usually start from €27.
Book Megabus from Charlottesville to Washington from €41. Typically there is one Megabus schedule per day from Charlottesville to Washington DC and you can expect on average to pay for a Megabus ticket to Washington. In Charlottesville, Megabus departs to Washington from Charlottesville Alderman Road/Floyd Dr . In Washington, Megabus arrives at Union Station .
An average trip on Megabus from Charlottesville to Washington takes 3 hours and 5 minutes , while the fastest available Megabus trip will get you to Washington in 2 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, Megabus offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Washington.
OurBus is an intercity bus company based in New York City. OurBus provides cheap bus tickets to some of the most popular cities in the United States. All OurBus coaches come equipped with a generous roster of amenities, including extra legroom, freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and complimentary bottled water. With cheap bus tickets starting from €24, OurBus is one of the best ways to travel by bus from Charlottesville to Washington if you are looking for comfort at a good price.
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 58 minutes to cover the 159 kilometers from Charlottesville to Washington DC. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 55 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Washington DC. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet."
The first bus leaves at 07:00 and the last bus leaves at 10:00. To see the times for all buses from Charlottesville to Washington DC, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Charlottesville to Washington DC. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Charlottesville, VA to Washington DC; ticket prices start at €13.59.
Lovingly called Mr. Jefferson’s City by locals, Charlottesville is one of Virginia's best destinations with plenty of interesting attractions to draw in not only fans of history but also of arts and culture. The prime attraction of the city is the famous estate of Thomas Jefferson, Monticello. This 5000-acre mansion is an architectural masterpiece that combines Parisian and Italian elements, giving you a day’s worth of exploration. For those looking for a more idyllic landscape, try Carter Mountain Orchard, which offers apple-picking sessions as well. The University of Charlottesville is also a must-not-miss destination. As the only university in the U.S. to be designated a World Heritage Site, it offers interesting insights into the history of education of the country.
Charlottesville’s wines are famous around the country, and the Monticello Wine Trail is perfect for trying out the best wines that the region has to offer. For an amazing dinner experience, C & O Restaurant, which has been in business since 1976, will be a great choice.
The city’s busiest bus stop is the Greyhound bus stop located downtown at 310 W Main St. For trains, head over to the nearby Amtrak train station, also on W Main St. Charlottesville is served by Amtrak’s Cardinal, Crescent and Northeast Regional lines. The city’s main airport is the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, 8 miles from the city.
Washington, DC is the capital of the United States, and as such, it offers many points of interest of governmental and historical value. DC is home to several iconic landmarks, including the White House where the U.S. president resides, the Capitol building that houses the meeting chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and the National Mall, where you can stop by the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the World War II Memorial. One of the reasons Washington, DC is among the best destinations to visit with your family is because it is home to so many world-famous museums, including the Smithsonians – 16 museums scattered across the District, most of which are open every day of the week, and even better, every single one is free.
D.C. is not just about politics and museums, though. The city’s active nightlife fittingly ranks it among the biggest party hubs in the country. Head to the vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood to check out some of the finest restaurants that the nation’s capital has to offer, or join a food tour of Georgetown to get a taste of the area’s culture along with its cuisine.
Nested between Virginia and Maryland, Washington, D.C. is a key transportation hub with three nearby airports and several bus and train stations.
The bus station at 105 Ridge Street serves Greyhound and Jefferson Lines buses which travel through Charlottesville. Bus service is available to travel to cities like Richmond, Washington, DC, and New York. Inside the station, amenities include restrooms and vending machines for convenient snacks before your trip. Within a few minutes’ walk, though, you can grab a fresh meal from one of the many restaurants and cafes on Main Street. The station is ideally located between downtown Charlottesville and the University of Virginia campus a few blocks to the west. The Amtrak train station is also a short 10-minute walk from the bus station, so it is easy to transfer to continued travels by train.
Charlottesville Un Station
Charlottesville Alderman Road/Floyd Dr
UVA Columbarium Parking
Opened more than 100 years ago in 1907, Union Station is the largest transportation hub in Washington, D.C. with almost 5 million travelers passing through it every year. As the official headquarters of Amtrak, Union Station is the main train station in the U.S. capital. It is also a major hub for intercity bus travel, serving as the main bus station in D.C. for a number of carriers, including Greyhound, BoltBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. Union Station offers easy transit connections to places all over D.C. with dedicated stops for the city’s metro, bus and streetcar services, as well as commuter rail for travelers to and from the surrounding areas. Additionally, with a full blown shopping mall on the premises, Union Station is also among the most popular shopping destinations in the nation's capital.
Union Station
Union Station
Stadium-Armory Metro Station
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