There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Sandusky by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)CHO - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Station
6h 51m$119–512Drive 434 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Sandusky434 mi
8h 24m$80–115Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak StationFloridian
15h 24m$126–807Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Sandusky Bus StopGreyhound US0164
18h$84–261Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union StationLynchburg
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak StationFloridian
17h 19m
Charlottesville to Sandusky by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Sandusky is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Sandusky is to fly and train which takes 6h 51m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Sandusky. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Sandusky Bus Stop via Charlottesville Union Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Sandusky station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Sandusky Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Sandusky is 373 miles. The road distance is 436.6 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Sandusky without a car is to train which takes 15h 24m and costs $120 - $850.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Charlottesville to Sandusky, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Sandusky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Sandusky train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Sandusky is to train which takes 15h 24m and costs $120 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $270 and takes 18h.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Sandusky, OH, USA?
You can take a train from Charlottesville to Sandusky Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station in around 15h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Sandusky Bus Stop via West Main Street at 8th Street NW, Charlottesville Union Station, and Washington Union Station in around 18h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Charlottesville to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Charlottesville to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Charlottesville to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–490
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Sandusky Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Sandusky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to Sandusky train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Sandusky is 437 miles. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Charlottesville to Sandusky.
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