What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to Charlottesville?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Charlottesville?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $80 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Charlottesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station and Lynchburg Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia and Charlottesville?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Charlottesville via Cary and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

How far is it from Columbia to Charlottesville?

The distance between Columbia and Charlottesville is 346 miles. The road distance is 360.3 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to Charlottesville without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs $230 - $380.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Charlottesville?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Columbia to Charlottesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Charlottesville bus from?

Columbia to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Charlottesville train from?

Columbia to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.

Train, bus or fly from Columbia to Charlottesville?

The best way to get from Columbia to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $80 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $380 and takes 10h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 13h 18m.

Where does the Columbia to Charlottesville bus arrive?

Columbia to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.

Where does the Columbia to Charlottesville train arrive?

Columbia to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Charlottesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Charlottesville is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Columbia to Charlottesville.

How do I get a train ticket from Columbia to Charlottesville?

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Where can I stay near Charlottesville?

There are 103+ hotels available in Charlottesville.

Columbia to Charlottesville - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to Charlottesville by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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Fly to Charlottesville
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane CAE - CHO
5h 11m
$82–372
Drive 358.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia to Charlottesvillecar 358.2 mi
6h 29m
$64–92
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain
2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
3. Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain
10h 48m
$237–380
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
2. Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlottesville Union Stationbus
13h 18m
$90–142
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CAE - DCA
2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain
6h 10m
$144–644
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus Richmond / ...
11h 11m

Columbia to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)

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10h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 343.8 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Columbia (CAE) to Charlottesville (CHO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to Charlottesville via Cary and Greensboro in around 10h 48m.

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