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How to get fromAnn Arbor to Charlottesvilleby bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Charlottesville by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, fly to Charlottesville

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    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane DTW - CHO
    5h 37m
    $107–467

  2. Drive 532.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Charlottesvillecar car 532.7 mi
    10h 15m
    $98–141

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus
    19h
    $128–238

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    19h 48m
    $239–483

  5. Bus, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane DTW - DCA
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    6h 24m
    $179–1,190

  6. Bus, fly to Richmond International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane DTW - RIC
    3. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 25m
    $112–517

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    25h 58m
    $340–710

Ann Arbor to Charlottesville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19hAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Union Station via Toledo Bus Stop and Washington Union Station in around 19h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Charlottesville via Chicago Union Station in around 25h 58m.

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