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

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

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  1. Fly to Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane ILM - CHO
    3h 58m
    $99–387

  2. Drive 304.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wilmington to Charlottesvillecar car 304.6 mi
    6h 11m
    $56–81

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 32m
    $107–197

  4. Bus, train via Greensboro (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain train
    12h 49m
    $131–277

  5. Fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane plane ILM - SHD
    2. Take the taxi from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charlottesvilletaxi taxi
    4h 52m
    $209–517

  6. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ILM - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    4h 48m
    $116–550

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 36m
    $68–122

  8. Bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 43m
    $78–133

Wilmington to Charlottesville by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 283.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Charlottesville Amtrak Station via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Raleigh Bus Station, and Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station in around 10h 36m.

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