There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Summerville by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Charlottesville
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane CHO - CHS
4h 2m$173–529Drive 425.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Summervillecar 425.3 mi
7h 54m$78–113Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service / ...
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
11h 4m$119–260Train, bus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Summervillebus Greyhound US0643S
13h 49m$110–232Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Summervillebus Greyhound US0643S
14h 36m$86–136Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane DCA - CHS
5h 24m$544–1,253
Charlottesville to Summerville by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Summerville is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Summerville is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $170 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Summerville. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Summerville via Charlottesville and Charlotte Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Summerville is 402 miles. The road distance is 427.8 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Summerville without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 4m and costs $110 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Charlottesville to Summerville, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Summerville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Summerville is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $170 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 14h 36m.
Charlottesville to Summerville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Summerville is 428 miles. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Charlottesville to Summerville.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Summerville, Dorchester County, 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 Summerville via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd, Charlottesville, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 14h 36m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Charlottesville to Charleston International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- Amtrak
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