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

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There are 8 ways to get from Sacramento to Charlottesville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane SMF - CHO
    8h 44m
    $232–893

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus
    2d 16h
    $467–927

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2d 23h
    $1,028–2,075

  4. Drive 2,705.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Charlottesvillecar car 2,705.1 mi
    42h 47m
    $494–714

  5. Fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane plane SMF - SHD
    2. Take the taxi from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charlottesvilletaxi taxi
    11h 11m
    $342–1,033

  6. Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane SMF - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 9m
    $257–993

  7. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SMF - IAD
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    10h 32m
    $236–879

  8. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SMF - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    10h 36m
    $299–1,730

Sacramento to Charlottesville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$467Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,333.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 2d 16h.

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