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

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlottesville to Cedar Falls by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Charlottesville to Waterloo Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane CHO - ALO
    5h 47m
    $123–468

  2. Fly Charlottesville to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CHO - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Cedar Fallscar car
    6h 2m
    $120–468

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus Greyhound US0154S
    30h 17m
    $505–772

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus
    31h 35m
    $204–318

  5. Drive  981.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Cedar Fallscar car 981.5 mi
    17h 8m
    $180–259

  6. Taxi to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Charlottesville to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane SHD - ALO
    12h 17m
    $235–601

  7. Fly Charlottesville to Mason City, drive

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane CHO - MCW
    2. Drive from Mason-City-Airport-MCW to Cedar Fallscar car
    8h 25m
    $128–482

Charlottesville to Cedar Falls by train, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration30h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$505Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 807.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Cedar Falls, IA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Main St and W 18th St via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Waterloo, and Central Transfer in around 31h 35m.

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