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How to get fromCharlottesville to Columbiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane CHO - CAE
    5h 8m
    $85–371

  2. Drive  358.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Columbiacar car 358.5 mi
    6h 28m
    $64–92

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain train
    11h 9m
    $235–380

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    13h
    $90–140

  5. 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 Columbia (CAE)plane plane DCA - CAE
    6h 23m
    $146–643

Charlottesville to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlottesville to Columbia Station via Greensboro and Cary in around 11h 9m.

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