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How to get fromColumbus to Charlottesvilleby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Charlottesville

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane CMH - CHO
    5h 26m
    $102–463

  2. Drive 363.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Columbus to Charlottesvillecar car 363.5 mi
    7h 48m
    $67–96

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    12h
    $112–266

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus
    14h 5m
    $82–153

  5. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CMH - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    6h 10m
    $129–726

  6. Bus, train via Chillicothe

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chillicothebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chillicothe to Ashlandbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    13h 55m
    $112–296

Columbus to Charlottesville by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Charlottesville (CHO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Charlottesville Union Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Washington Union Station in around 14h 5m.

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