Bus Tickets from Charlottesville to Washington, DC, US

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Next departures for Charlottesville to Washington on October 7
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charlottesville Union Station
Union StationCheapest
Virginia Breeze
 Charlottesville Alderman Road/Floyd Drive
Dulles AirportFastest
Virginia Breeze
 Charlottesville Alderman Road/Floyd Drive
Washington Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlottesville to Washington

Bus
Average PriceUS$27 - US$111Average Duration3h 5m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$22 - US$87Average Duration2h 34m
15kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Charlottesville to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 2 hours 34 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
2h 34mAverage Duration
US$22Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charlottesville to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$42
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 5m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure6:20am
Distance139 km
Latest bus departure10:55am

Charlottesville to Washington Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Charlottesville - Washington, DC, US

  1. What is the distance between Charlottesville and Washington?

    The distance between Charlottesville and Washington is around 164 km (102 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charlottesville to Washington?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Campbells Travel Bus Stop, in Charlottesville, and end it at Union Station, in Washington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-04
US$39
10-05
US$28
Today
US$26
10-07
US$25
10-08
US$23
10-09
US$28
10-10
US$39
10-11
US$31
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlottesville to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of US$23

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

You can expect to pay from US$23 to US$60 for a bus ticket from Charlottesville to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$23 which is on 2025-10-08.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Charlottesville and Washington!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Charlottesville to Washington, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Charlottesville to Washington will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Will you be returning to Charlottesville by bus?

Bus from Washington, DC, US to Charlottesville

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Train from Charlottesville to Washington, DC, US

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