What is the cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to California?

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to California is to bus which costs $400 - $800 and takes 2 days 13h.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlottesville to California?

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to California is to fly which takes 7h 54m and costs $280 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to California station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Charlottesville Union Station, Nashville Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

How far is it from Charlottesville to California?

The distance between Charlottesville and California is 2225 miles. The road distance is 2542.5 miles.

How do I travel from Charlottesville to California without a car?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to California without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 13h and costs $400 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Charlottesville to California?

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Charlottesville to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to California bus from?

Charlottesville to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Charlottesville to California?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to California is to fly which takes 7h 54m and costs $280 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $800 and takes 2 days 13h, you could also train, which costs $850 - $2,000 and takes 2 days 18h.

Where does the Charlottesville to California bus arrive?

Charlottesville to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Charlottesville and California?

California is 3h behind Charlottesville. It is currently 5:15 AM in Charlottesville and 2:15 AM in California.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to California is 2543 miles. It takes approximately 40h 20m to drive from Charlottesville to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3436+ hotels available in California.

Charlottesville to California - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Charlottesville to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
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1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane CHO - SAN
7h 54m
$285–994
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2d 13h
$401–801
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief / ...
2d 18h
$891–1,951
Drive 2,527.8 mi
1. Drive from Charlottesville to Los Angelescar 2,527.8 mi
40h 20m
$462–667

Charlottesville to California by bus

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2d 13hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,211.7 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta 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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