How to get from National Mall to Charlottesville by bus?

National Mall to Charlottesville - Bus Schedule

The 481 bus from National Mall to Charlottesville runs from 7:26 AM to 9:43 AM, with departures every 2 hr 15 min. The trip takes about 4 hr 45 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From National Mall to Charlottesville by bus

To get from National Mall to Charlottesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 481 bus from Independence & 12th St station to N Capitol St & Mass Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VIRGINIA BREEZE bus and finally take the 8 bus from Brsc Kroger station to E Market St at 5th St NE station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $12.00. The bus schedule from National Mall may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Charlottesville on the Moovit app.

285min$12.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 481481
Bus - VIRGINIA BREEZEVIRGINIA BREEZE
Bus - 88
Walk to Charlottesville
Leaves from Independence & 12th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Independence & 12th St
    ID 338
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 481481
    Wait for bus
    481
    Dc All Stops
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Capitol St & Mass Ave
    ID 343
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - VIRGINIA BREEZEVIRGINIA BREEZE
    Wait for bus
    VIRGINIA BREEZE
    Danville, Va
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barracks Road Shopping Center
    185 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brsc Kroger
    ID 16680
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Inbound
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Market St at 5th St NE
    ID 11309
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Charlottesville
    Walk to
    Charlottesville
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from National Mall to Charlottesville

The distance between National Mall, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Charlottesville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 139.58 mi, which can typically be traveled in 285 min. Moovit will show you the directions from National Mall to Charlottesville by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from National Mall to Charlottesville

To check the bus schedule from National Mall to Charlottesville using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (National Mall) and destination (Charlottesville), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from National Mall to Charlottesville?

    The fastest way takes 285 minutes, using Bus line 481, Bus line VIRGINIA BREEZE, Bus line 8.

  • Is there a direct bus between National Mall and Charlottesville?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total traveling time is 4 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from National Mall to Charlottesville?

    The 481 bus line goes from Independence & 12th St station near National Mall in Washington to N Capitol St & Mass Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till N Capitol St & Mass Ave station near Charlottesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from National Mall to Charlottesville by bus?

    The total travel time between National Mall in Washington and Charlottesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 4 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near National Mall to get to Charlottesville?

    Get on the 481 bus from the Independence & 12th St stop near National Mall in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between National Mall and Charlottesville?

    Get off the bus at the N Capitol St & Mass Ave stop, which is closest to Charlottesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from National Mall to Charlottesville?

    The ride from National Mall to Charlottesville costs $12.00.

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