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How to get fromCharlottesville to Great Fallsby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to Great Falls by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane plane CHO - GTF
    7h 23m
    $163–639

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    2d 5h
    $1,242–1,979

  3. Bus, train

    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 Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    4. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    2d 7h
    $768–1,256

  4. Drive  2,043.2 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Great Fallscar car 2,043.2 mi
    35h 55m
    $361–522

Charlottesville (CHO) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,781.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Great Falls, MT, USA?

United Airlines flies from Charlottesville (CHO) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) 3 times a day.

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