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

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    7h 4m
    $85–180

  2. Drive 239.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Charlottesvillecar car 239.1 mi
    4h 13m
    $44–63

  3. Fly to Charlottesville

    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane CRW - CHO
    5h 13m
    $118–485

  4. Fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane plane CRW - SHD
    2. Take the taxi from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charlottesvilletaxi taxi
    7h 45m
    $223–625

  5. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CRW - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    4h 38m
    $130–688

Charleston to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Charleston Station to Charlottesville 3 times a week. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 7h 4m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 4 hours.

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