How to get from Alexandria to Charlottesville Union Station by bus and metro?

Alexandria to Charlottesville Union Station - Metro Schedule

The YELLOW metro from Alexandria to Charlottesville Union Station runs from 5:05 AM to 11:40 PM, with departures every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 4 hr 14 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Alexandria to Charlottesville Union Station by bus and metro

To get from Alexandria to Charlottesville Union Station you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the YELLOW metro from Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St. station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the VIRGINIA BREEZE bus from Union Station station to Barracks Road Shopping Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $5.10. The bus and metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Charlottesville Union Station on the Moovit app.

254min$5.10
Metro - YELLOW
Metro - RED
Bus - VIRGINIA BREEZEVIRGINIA BREEZE
Walk to Charlottesville Union Station
Leaves from Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Alexandria
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Greenbelt
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    19 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - VIRGINIA BREEZEVIRGINIA BREEZE
    Wait for bus
    VIRGINIA BREEZE
    Danville, Va
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barracks Road Shopping Center
    185 min
  • 9
    Walk to Charlottesville Union Station
    Walk to
    Charlottesville Union Station
    1.76 mi • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alexandria to Charlottesville Union Station

The distance between Alexandria and Charlottesville Union Station is approximately 145.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 254 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to Charlottesville Union Station by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Charlottesville – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Alexandria to Charlottesville Union Station

To check the bus and metro schedule from Alexandria to Charlottesville Union Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alexandria) and destination (Charlottesville Union Station), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, 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 and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alexandria to Charlottesville Union Station?

    The fastest way takes 254 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW, Metro line RED, Bus line VIRGINIA BREEZE.

  • Is there a direct metro between Alexandria and Charlottesville Union Station?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 14 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Alexandria to Charlottesville Union Station?

    The YELLOW metro line goes from Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Union Station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Union Station near Charlottesville Union Station.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alexandria to Charlottesville Union Station by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Alexandria and Charlottesville Union Station by metro and bus is about 4 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Alexandria to get to Charlottesville Union Station?

    Get on the YELLOW metro from the Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Alexandria and Charlottesville Union Station?

    Get off the metro at the Union Station, which is closest to Charlottesville Union Station.

  • When is the last train from Alexandria to Charlottesville Union Station?

    The last train from Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Charlottesville Union Station in Charlottesville is the Northeast Regional line. It leaves the Alexandria station at 1:32 PM.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Alexandria to Charlottesville Union Station?

    The ride from Alexandria to Charlottesville Union Station costs $5.10.

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