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

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Charlottesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane MSY - CHO
    6h 17m
    $132–592

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans 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
    23h 20m
    $179–336

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlottesvilletrain train Crescent
    24h 44m
    $340–700

  4. Drive 959.7 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Charlottesvillecar car 959.7 mi
    15h 46m
    $176–253

  5. Fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane plane MSY - SHD
    2. Take the taxi from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charlottesvilletaxi taxi
    8h 1m
    $242–732

  6. Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MSY - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 4m
    $237–942

  7. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MSY - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    7h 21m
    $204–1,075

New Orleans to Charlottesville by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration23h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 899.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station via Atlanta Bus Station and Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station in around 23h 20m.

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