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How to get fromCharlottesville to Bristolby plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Bristol by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane CHO - TRI
    4h 18m
    $143–519

  2. Drive 250.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Bristolcar car 250.8 mi
    4h 18m
    $46–67

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Roanoketrain train
    2. Take the bus from Roanoke Amtrak Station to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus bus Swb
    3. Take the bus from Christiansburg to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus
    7h 54m
    $75–124

  4. Taxi to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Charlottesville to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI)plane plane SHD - TRI
    7h 2m
    $255–652

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus bus Swb
    3. Take the bus from Christiansburg to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lotbus bus
    9h
    $57–86

Charlottesville (CHO) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Bristol via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, 3rd St Station Slip D, Exit 118 - Park and Ride, Christiansburg, and Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot in around 9h.

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