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How to get fromCharleston to Charlottesvilleby plane, train, bus, car, taxi, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Charleston to Charlottesville by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Charlottesville

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane CHS - CHO
    5h 10m
    $87–366

  2. Drive 430.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Charlottesvillecar car 430.1 mi
    8h 40m
    $79–114

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus Richmond / ...
    12h 6m
    $146–299

  4. Train, bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    13h 8m

  5. Fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane plane CHS - SHD
    2. Take the taxi from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charlottesvilletaxi taxi
    6h 49m
    $197–504

  6. Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane CHS - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    5h 59m

  7. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CHS - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    6h 5m
    $445–1,161

  8. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CHS - IAD
    2. Take the bus from Dulles Airport to Barracks Road Shopping Centerbus bus
    6h 58m
    $595–1,104

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train Crescent / ...
    12h 27m
    $221–436

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station 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
    15h 42m

Charleston to Charlottesville by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 394.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Charlottesville (CHO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Charlottesville via Charleston Amtrak Station and Alexandria in around 12h 27m.

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