VA → DC · about 101 miles
Charlottesville to Washington bus & train schedule
Virginia Breeze Bus Lines, Amtrak and Greyhound run 36 direct buses and trains a week from Charlottesville to Washington. The fastest takes 2 hours 27 minutes; the first departure leaves at 7:15 AM and the last at 7:01 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 36
- Fastest trip
- 2h 27m
- First departure
- 7:15 AM
- Last departure
- 7:01 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15 AM | 10:20 AM | 3h 05m | Daily | Charlottesville Union Station to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 10:55 AM | 2:00 PM | 3h 05m | Daily | Charlottesville (University of Virginia) to Washington (Union Station) | Virginia Breeze Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 10:59 AM | 1:47 PM | 2h 48m | Daily | Charlottesville to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 11:18 AM | 1:51 PM | 2h 33m | Daily | Charlottesville to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 12:25 PM | 2:55 PM | 2h 30m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Charlottesville to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 3:44 PM | 6:44 PM | 3h 00m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Charlottesville to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 7:01 PM | 9:28 PM | 2h 27m | Daily | Charlottesville to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
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Where to board in Charlottesville Where you get off in Washington The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Charlottesville
Where buses and trains stop in Washington
Return trip: Washington to Charlottesville
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Charlottesville to Washington?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours 27 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 48 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Charlottesville to Washington?
The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:01 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Charlottesville to Washington?
Virginia Breeze Bus Lines, Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Charlottesville?
Buses and trains to Washington leave from Charlottesville (University of Virginia), Charlottesville Amtrak station and Charlottesville Union Station.