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

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

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  1. Fly to Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane SAN - CHO
    7h 30m
    $150–523

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego 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 11h
    $490–769

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2d 19h
    $1,696–2,687

  4. Drive  2,516.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Charlottesvillecar car 2,516.2 mi
    40h 40m
    $445–643

  5. Fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane plane SAN - SHD
    2. Take the taxi from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charlottesvilletaxi taxi
    8h 44m
    $259–660

  6. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SAN - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    8h 10m
    $235–527

  7. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SAN - IAD
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    8h 53m
    $203–675

  8. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SAN - 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
    9h 1m
    $418–1,177

San Diego to Charlottesville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$490Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,206 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Charlottesville Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 2d 11h.

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