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How to get fromCharlottesville to Columbusby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Columbus by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Charlottesville

    best
    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane CHO - CMH
    4h 44m
    $110–512

  2. Drive 359.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Columbuscar car 359.4 mi
    7h 57m
    $66–95

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0140
    11h 32m
    $119–270

  4. 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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane DCA - CMH
    5h 45m
    $157–874

  5. Train, bus via Chillicothe

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ashland to Chillicothebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chillicothe to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    14h 27m
    $112–296

Charlottesville to Columbus by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly.

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