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How to get fromCharlottesville to San Diegoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeCHO - SAN
    7h 58m
    $243–939

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
    2d 13h

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
    2d 20h
    $393–2,335

  4. Drive 2,517 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to San Diegocar2,517 mi
    40h 35m
    $460–664

  5. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeIAD - SAN
    10h 19m

Charlottesville to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$393Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and San Diego, CA, 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 San Diego via West Main Street at 8th Street NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Nashville Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 13h.

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