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How to get fromAthens to Charlottesvilleby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Charlottesville by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane ATL - CHO
    4h 53m
    $143–496

  2. Drive 461.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athens to Charlottesvillecar car 461.1 mi
    8h 20m
    $85–122

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0646S
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Crescent
    12h 19m
    $132–267

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    13h 59m

  5. Bus via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Amtrak Station to Barracks Road Shopping Centerbus bus
    14h 50m
    $93–187

Athens to Charlottesville by bus, tram, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 545.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to Charlottesville via Raleigh Bus Station and Richmond in around 13h 59m.

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