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How to get fromAthens to Charlottesvilleby bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Charlottesville by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Charlottesville

    best
    1. Take the bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)bus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane CMH - CHO
    6h 24m
    $129–500

  2. Drive 290.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athens to Charlottesvillecar car 290.9 mi
    6h 32m
    $54–77

  3. Bus, taxi, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Jacksonbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Jackson to Ashland Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    11h 51m
    $224–415

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

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)bus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CMH - DCA
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    7h 8m
    $156–763

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens - Ohio University to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    15h 20m
    $120–322

Athens to Charlottesville by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration15h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Athens to Charlottesville. However, you can take the bus to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH), walk to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) airport, fly to Charlottesville (CHO), then take the taxi to Charlottesville. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Jackson, take the taxi to Ashland Amtrak Station, then take the train to Charlottesville.

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