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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Charlottesville by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane TRI - CHO
    4h 19m
    $123–396

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus bus Highlands Rhythm
    2. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    8h
    $45–72

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Christiansburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Roanoke Campbell Courtbus bus Swb
    3. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train
    7h 31m
    $61–109

  4. Drive 250.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Charlottesvillecar car 250.8 mi
    4h 16m
    $46–67

Bristol to Charlottesville by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Bristol, VA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Charlottesville Union Station via Salem VDOT Park & Ride, Exit 140 -Park and Ride, and Roanoke Bus Stop in around 8h.

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