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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to Charlottesvilleby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Charlottesville by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane MSP - CHO
    6h 14m
    $134–544

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    30h 39m
    $382–822

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot 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
    31h 29m
    $190–378

  4. Drive 1,076.7 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Charlottesvillecar car 1,076.7 mi
    20h 37m
    $197–284

  5. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MSP - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    7h 1m
    $196–1,078

  6. Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MSP - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 7m
    $148–640

  7. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane MSP - IAD
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    8h 1m
    $138–630

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    34h 15m
    $339–713

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Charlottesville by tram and train (Amtrak)

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Duration30h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$382Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 906.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Raymond Ave Station to Charlottesville via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 30h 39m.

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