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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 19m
    $143–519

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    8h 54m
    $44–70

  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 48m
    $62–108

  4. Drive 250.8 mi

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

  5. 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 3m
    $255–652

Charlottesville to Bristol by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Bristol, VA, 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 Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, 3rd St Station Slip D, Exit 118 - Park and Ride, and Christiansburg in around 8h 54m.

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