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How to get fromCharlottesville to The Villagesby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Charlottesville to The Villages by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Charlottesville to Gainesville Regional Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane CHO - GNV
    2. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Ocala, FLbus bus
    8h 11m
    $171–503

  2. Drive 736.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to The Villagescar car 736.6 mi
    13h 24m
    $135–195

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    18h 30m
    $272–516

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    20h 42m
    $148–258

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Orlando, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane DCA - MCO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Lake Sumter Depotshuttle bus
    7h 40m
    $371–1,226

  6. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Orlando, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane RIC - MCO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Lake Sumter Depotshuttle bus
    8h 38m
    $327–675

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

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Dulles International Airport Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane IAD - MCO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Lake Sumter Depotshuttle bus
    9h 3m
    $199–555

  8. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Tampa, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane RIC - TPA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Lake Sumter Depotshuttle bus
    10h 4m
    $172–560

  9. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Tampa, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Dulles International Airport Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane IAD - TPA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Lake Sumter Depotshuttle bus
    10h 28m
    $159–530

Charlottesville to The Villages by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 704.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and The Villages, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd, Charlottesville, Richmond, Richmond, Jacksonville, JRTC Bay H, Amtrak Station, and Jacksonville in around 20h 42m.

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