Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Charlottesville

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Charlottesville

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane SDF - CHO
    5h 32m
    $107–473

  2. Drive 484.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Charlottesvillecar car 484.8 mi
    8h 16m
    $89–128

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    15h 50m
    $118–216

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    18h 40m
    $223–444

  5. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SDF - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    6h 24m
    $134–726

Louisville to Charlottesville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Louisville to Charlottesville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 411.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Charlottesville (CHO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Charlottesville Union Station via Nashville Bus Station in around 15h 50m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers