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How to get fromCharlottesville to Detroitby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Detroit by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CHO - DTW
    5h 56m
    $90–391

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 5m
    $88–266

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 35m
    $101–706

  4. Drive 539.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Detroitcar car 539.5 mi
    10h 9m
    $99–143

  5. Train, bus via Ironville

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 10m
    $89–261

Charlottesville to Detroit by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Detroit (DTW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Detroit Bus Station via West Main Street at 8th Street NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, and Toledo Bus Stop in around 19h 5m.

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