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How to get fromCharlottesville to Ann Arborby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Ann Arbor by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Charlottesville, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CHO - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    5h 39m
    $122–539

  2. Drive  534 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Ann Arborcar car 534 mi
    10h 15m
    $98–141

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    18h 33m
    $182–394

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    18h 40m
    $103–171

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DCA - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    6h 54m
    $158–1,183

  6. Train, bus via Ironville

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ashland to Chillicothebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chillicothe to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus to Ann Arborbus bus
    19h 22m
    $116–336

Charlottesville to Ann Arbor by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, and Toledo in around 18h 40m.

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