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How to get fromOrange County to Charlottesvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Orange County to Charlottesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane SNA - CHO
    7h 32m
    $239–824

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Charlottesville

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    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane LAX - CHO
    10h 29m
    $218–776

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus
    2d 14h
    $415–818

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    2d 17h
    $957–2,059

  5. Drive 2,525.3 mi

    1. Drive from Orange County to Charlottesvillecar car 2,525.3 mi
    40h 17m
    $461–666

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SNA - IAD
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    9h 28m
    $543–1,110

Orange County to Charlottesville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$415Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,225.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Orange County, CA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Charlottesville Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 2d 14h.

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