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How to get fromCharlottesville to Charleston Amtrak Stationby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Charleston Amtrak Station by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Charlottesville

    best
    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane CHO - CHS
    5h 33m
    $92–383

  2. Drive 421.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Charleston Amtrak Stationcar car 421.2 mi
    8h 30m
    $77–111

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    9h 29m
    $142–291

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0643S
    15h 16m
    $86–171

  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 Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SHD - CHS
    6h 14m
    $204–516

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane DCA - CHS
    6h 47m
    $470–1,175

Charlottesville to Charleston Amtrak Station by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Charleston Amtrak Station, SC, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Charleston Bus Station via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd, Charlottesville, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 15h 16m.

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