How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Charlottesville?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Charlottesville start from $34. The average price for this route is around $60. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Washington to Charlottesville?

The average bus travel time from Washington to Charlottesville is 3h 5m, covering a distance of 164 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 20m and is operated by Virginia Breeze .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Charlottesville route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Virginia Breeze , Greyhound , Megabus , OurBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Charlottesville?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Charlottesville at 5:50am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50am.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Charlottesville?

A bus trip from Washington to Charlottesville generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Washington to Charlottesville?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Virginia Breeze , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Charlottesville?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Virginia Breeze has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Charlottesville?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Virginia Breeze , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Charlottesville?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Virginia Breeze , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Washington to Charlottesville from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Charlottesville on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:05am	Washington Bus Station	3h 5m	1:10pm	Charlottesville Alderman Road/Floyd Drive	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Washington to Charlottesville on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:05am	Washington Bus Station	3h 5m	1:10pm	Charlottesville Alderman Road/Floyd Drive	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:50am	Union Station	3h 40m	9:30am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlottesville on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:05am	Washington Bus Station	3h 5m	1:10pm	Charlottesville Alderman Road/Floyd Drive	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:50am	Union Station	3h 40m	9:30am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Charlottesville on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:05am	Washington Bus Station	3h 5m	1:10pm	Charlottesville Alderman Road/Floyd Drive	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:50am	Union Station	3h 40m	9:30am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 8:43 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Charlottesville

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charlottesville. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

2h 25mAverage Duration

162 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $88	Average Duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$32 - $575	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Charlottesville?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Stops in Charlottesville

A
Campbells Travel Bus Stop
310 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Compare bus companies

Virginia Breeze

4.5/512 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 12 reviews, Greyhound was rated 3 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $34, with the trip lasting on average 220.

Greyhound Washington Charlottesville recent customer reviews

the bus was canceled because “the driver didn’t show up”. we were waiting in like to board the bus for 25 minutes without knowing this, and we didn’t find out the bus had been canceled until another passenger told us. Left us stranded in DC scrambling for a way to get to charlottesville. Very unhappy experience. The staff never made an announcement and we never got an email it was canceled, just stood there waiting for a bus that wasn’t going to leave.

Katherine M.

March 12, 2018

When setting the bus up for a wheelchair there was an unbelievably loud beeping noise for about ten minutes, I've had a migraine ever since. It was bad enough for me to never ride Greyhound again if I can avoid it.

Abigail M.

January 6, 2017

My bus had stopped for 2hours and a half. It was very uncomfortable for me.

Sakurako I.

May 14, 2017

Megabus

3.5/5412 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.4

OurBus

4/53,157 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Charlottesville by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Charlottesville?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Charlottesville start from $34. The average price for this route is around $60. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Washington to Charlottesville?
The average bus travel time from Washington to Charlottesville is 3h 5m, covering a distance of 164 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 20m and is operated by Virginia Breeze.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Charlottesville route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Virginia Breeze, Greyhound, Megabus, OurBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Charlottesville?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Charlottesville at 5:50am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Charlottesville?
A bus trip from Washington to Charlottesville generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Washington to Charlottesville?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Virginia Breeze, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Charlottesville?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Virginia Breeze has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Charlottesville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Virginia Breeze, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Charlottesville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Virginia Breeze, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-26

$61

11-27

$43

Today

$43

11-29

$61

11-30

$61

12-01

$61

12-02

$28

12-03

$26

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Charlottesville was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $26

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, DC, US to Charlottesville, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $26 to $131 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Charlottesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Greyhound, Virginia Breeze will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.