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How to get fromDowntown Houston to Charlottesvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Downtown Houston to Charlottesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane HOU - CHO
    6h 50m
    $173–743

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane IAH - CHO
    7h 15m
    $133–546

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    33h 12m
    $228–375

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlottesvilletrain train Crescent
    33h 35m
    $312–782

  5. Drive  1,262.6 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown Houston to Charlottesvillecar car 1,262.6 mi
    21h 38m
    $231–333

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane HOU - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    8h 7m
    $251–1,176

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane IAH - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 11m
    $169–779

  8. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IAH - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    8h 30m
    $191–879

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlottesvilletrain train Crescent
    35h 48m
    $354–929

Downtown Houston to Charlottesville by foot and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration33h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,147.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Downtown Houston, TX, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Charlottesville (CHO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Houston to Charlottesville Amtrak Station via Quitman St @ N Main St, Fifth Ward/Denver Harbor Transit Center, Magnolia Transit Center, Houston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station in around 33h 12m.

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