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

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There are 11 ways to get from California to Charlottesville by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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

    best
    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 20m
    $291–908

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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
    10h 14m
    $202–701

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $485–737

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    2d 17h
    $1,668–2,584

  5. Drive  2,527.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Charlottesvillecar car 2,527.9 mi
    40h 17m
    $462–667

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAX - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    9h 37m
    $255–656

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LAX - IAD
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    10h 28m
    $247–909

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport 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
    10h 22m
    $414–1,302

  9. Fly Sacramento International Airport 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 27m
    $231–849

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane LAX - 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 41m
    $240–1,260

  11. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SFO - IAD
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    10h 54m
    $220–759

California to Charlottesville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$485Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,408.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between California, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station via St Louis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 2d 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Downtown Transit Station via Chicago Union Station, Charlottesville, and W Main St at The Flats in around 2d 17h.

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