Washington DC to Charlottesville

Washington DC to Charlottesville

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Washington DC to Charlottesville Schedule

Washington DC to Charlottesville Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Amtrak Economy Class 08:15 - 10:40$ 37.27
United Airlines Economy #UA481512:55 - 13:51$ 402.01
Amtrak Economy Class 17:00 - 19:34$ 37.27
Amtrak Economy Class 18:30 - 20:47$ 60.31

Transportation from Washington DC to Charlottesville

Facts about the transport from Washington DC to Charlottesville

Cheapest Transport$37
Fastest Transport54m
Earliest Departure8:15 AM
Latest Departure6:30 PM
Departures per day8
Distance129 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAmtrak, United Airlines

How to get from Washington DC to Charlottesville

Travelling between Washington DC and Charlottesville is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 404.83 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 37.27.

How long does it take to get from Washington DC to Charlottesville?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 3 hours to travel between Washington DC and Charlottesville depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Washington DC and Charlottesville. Flight will bring you to your destination in 54m. Train does a much slower job and take about 2h 34m to reach Charlottesville.

How much does it cost to get from Washington DC to Charlottesville?

Travelling between Washington DC and Charlottesville can be as cheap as USD 37.27 if you opt for a Amtrak train and as expensive as USD 404.83 if you buy a United Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Washington DC and Charlottesville ?

  • 5 from Washington DC to Charlottesville starting from 08:15 Washington DC Union Station until 18:30 Washington DC Union Station
  • 3 from Washington DC to Charlottesville starting from 08:30 Washington Dulles Airport until 17:25 Washington Dulles Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Washington DC to Charlottesville.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Washington DC to Charlottesville, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 405.00.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Washington DC and Charlottesville

United Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Washington DC to Charlottesville?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train