What is the distance between Washington and Charlottesville?

The distance between the two cities is 102 miles (164 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Charlottesville?

If you're headed to Charlottesville from Washington, chances are that your bus will depart from Union Station and arrive at Campbells Travel Bus Stop. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Washington to Charlottesville from $16 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Washington to Charlottesville on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45am	Union Station	3h 25m	9:10am	Charlottesville Union Station	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Washington Bus Station	3h 5m	1:10pm	Charlottesville Alderman Road/Floyd Drive	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Dulles Airport	2h 20m	1:10pm	Charlottesville Alderman Road/Floyd Drive	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Washington Bus Station	3h 5m	1:10pm	Charlottesville Alderman Road/Floyd Drive	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Dulles Airport	2h 20m	1:10pm	Charlottesville Alderman Road/Floyd Drive	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Charlottesville

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charlottesville. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

2h 25mAverage Duration

100 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $62	Average Duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$22 - $400	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

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Virginia Breeze

4.5/512 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

3.5/5411 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.4

Traveling with Megabus from Washington to Charlottesville is an affordable and reliable way to reach your destination. The company provides amenities like comfortable seats and free Wi-Fi (on most buses), ensuring a comfortable journey. Discover an easy and budget-friendly travel option to Charlottesville with Megabus. Tickets start at just $33, with an average price of around $43, making it an accessible choice for travelers.

OurBus

4/53,149 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 2 daily trips between Washington and Charlottesville, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

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

What is the distance between Washington and Charlottesville?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Charlottesville?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$42

11/21

$30

Today

$31

11/23

$26

11/24

$23

11/25

$23

11/26

$42

11/27

$26

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Charlottesville was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $23

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 $23 to $45 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 $23 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Virginia Breeze, Greyhound 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.