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How to get fromCharlottesville to Grand Canyonby train, plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Charlottesville to Grand Canyon by train, plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DCA - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    12h 57m
    $508–719

  2. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Flagstaff, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Dulles International Airport Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane IAD - FLG
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    14h 6m
    $224–805

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Flagstafftrain train
    5. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    2d 3h
    $546–876

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    2d 8h
    $1,394–2,261

  5. Drive  2,152.8 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Grand Canyoncar car 2,152.8 mi
    34h 18m
    $393–568

  6. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Flagstaff, bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane RIC - FLG
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    14h 30m
    $241–893

  7. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Dulles International Airport Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane IAD - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    13h 57m
    $442–958

  8. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane DCA - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    15h 25m
    $345–696

  9. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Dulles International Airport Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane IAD - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    16h 35m
    $309–565

  10. Train, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane BWI - LAS
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    16h 26m
    $339–1,140

  11. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane RIC - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    17h 6m
    $286–873

Charlottesville to Grand Canyon by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$546Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,310.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 57m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charlottesville to Grand Canyon. However, you can take the train to Alexandria, walk to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform, take the subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia, walk to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) airport, fly to Phoenix (PHX), walk to Sky Harbor International Airport, then take the shuttle to Grand Canyon Village. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Nashville Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Flagstaff, and Flagstaff Amtrak Station in around 2d 3h.

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