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

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There are 9 ways to get from Charlottesville to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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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 49m
    $275–1,144

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 11h
    $246–751

  3. 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
    $345–2,283

  4. Drive 2,527.8 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Los Angelescar car 2,527.8 mi
    40h 25m
    $462–667

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

    1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IAD - SAN
    11h

  6. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane IAD - SFO
    11h 23m

  7. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane IAD - SMF
    11h 5m

  8. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAD - LAX
    11h 40m

  9. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DCA - SAN
    10h 58m
    $468–2,149

Charlottesville to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Los Angeles Union Station via West Main Street at 8th Street NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Nashville Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 11h.

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