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How to get fromDes Moines to Charlottesvilleby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Charlottesville by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane DSM - CHO
    5h 10m
    $178–711

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    26h
    $272–533

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus
    29h 20m
    $181–341

  4. Drive 1,005.4 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Charlottesvillecar car 1,005.4 mi
    17h 26m
    $184–265

  5. Fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane plane DSM - SHD
    2. Take the taxi from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charlottesvilletaxi taxi
    6h 4m
    $278–851

  6. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane DSM - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    5h 50m
    $250–1,094

  7. Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane DSM - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 37m
    $194–811

  8. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    29h 14m
    $313–647

Des Moines to Charlottesville by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration26hAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 854.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Charlottesville Union Station via Chicago Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 29h 20m.

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