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How to get fromCharlottesville to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlottesville to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Charlottesville to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CHO - SAN
    8h 22m
    $185–694

  2. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Dulles International Airport Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IAD - SAN
    10h 54m
    $178–476

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 13h
    $501–791

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 18h
    $1,653–2,597

  5. Drive  2,533.6 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Los Angelescar car 2,533.6 mi
    40h 5m
    $433–626

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DCA - LAX
    9h 50m
    $256–554

  7. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Dulles International Airport Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IAD - SNA
    10h 40m
    $276–696

Charlottesville to California by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$501Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,211.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Los Angeles Union Station via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Nashville Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 13h.

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