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How to get fromLafayette to Charlottesvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Lafayette to Charlottesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane LFT - CHO
    4h 48m
    $131–493

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System 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
    27h 5m
    $198–373

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlottesvilletrain train Crescent
    28h 4m
    $352–737

  4. Drive 1,049.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lafayette to Charlottesvillecar car 1,049.7 mi
    18h 10m
    $192–277

  5. Fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane plane LFT - SHD
    2. Take the taxi from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charlottesvilletaxi taxi
    16h 32m
    $241–633

Lafayette to Charlottesville by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration27h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 958.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Lafayette, LA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Charlottesville (CHO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette Transit System to Charlottesville Amtrak Station via Atlanta Bus Station and Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station in around 27h 5m.

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