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

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Charlottesville by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane DTW - CHO
    5h 45m
    $97–432

  2. Bus, train via Ironville

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    17h 30m
    $148–317

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus
    17h 55m
    $100–212

  4. Drive 538.9 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Charlottesvillecar car 538.9 mi
    10h 9m
    $99–143

  5. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane DTW - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    6h 32m
    $174–1,075

  6. Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane DTW - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 33m
    $103–472

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    18h 43m
    $211–462

Detroit to Charlottesville by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration17h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 412.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Detroit (DTW) to Charlottesville (CHO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Station via Toledo Bus Stop and Washington Union Station in around 17h 55m.

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