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

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

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  1. Drive to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Tuscaloosa to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)car car
    2. Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane GTR - CHO
    5h 54m
    $118–458

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tuscaloosa Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Crescent
    18h 45m
    $190–440

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop 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
    19h 15m
    $128–254

  4. Drive  675.2 mi

    1. Drive from Tuscaloosa to Charlottesvillecar car 675.2 mi
    11h 10m
    $124–178

  5. Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus bus
    2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane BHM - CHO
    6h 11m
    $153–533

  6. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane ATL - CHO
    8h 1m
    $130–502

Tuscaloosa to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 732.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Tuscaloosa, AL, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Tuscaloosa Station to Charlottesville once daily. Tickets cost $190–440 and the journey takes 18h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Charlottesville Amtrak Station via Atlanta Bus Station and Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station in around 19h 15m.

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