What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Charlottesville?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 17h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Charlottesville?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $160 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Des Moines and Charlottesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via St Louis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 45m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Charlottesville?

The distance between Des Moines and Charlottesville is 859 miles. The road distance is 1011.3 miles.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Charlottesville without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Charlottesville without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h and costs $240 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Charlottesville?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Des Moines to Charlottesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Moines to Charlottesville bus from?

Des Moines to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Des Moines to Charlottesville?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $420 and takes 28h 45m.

Where does the Des Moines to Charlottesville bus arrive?

Des Moines to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Charlottesville?

Charlottesville is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 4:01 AM in Des Moines and 5:01 AM in Charlottesville.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Charlottesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Charlottesville is 1011 miles. It takes approximately 17h 26m to drive from Des Moines to Charlottesville.

How do I get a bus ticket from Des Moines to Charlottesville?

Book your Des Moines to Charlottesville bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Charlottesville?

There are 107+ hotels available in Charlottesville.

Des Moines to Charlottesville - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Charlottesville by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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

Fly to Charlottesville
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane DSM - CHO
5h 10m
$168–711
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain Cardinal
26h
$246–526
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus
28h 45m
$198–411
Drive 1,005.4 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Charlottesvillecar 1,005.4 mi
17h 26m
$184–265
Fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane DSM - SHD
2. Take the taxi from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charlottesvilletaxi
6h 34m
$278–851
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane DSM - DCA
2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain
5h 56m
$278–1,289
Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane DSM - RIC
2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
8h 32m
$191–861
Bus, train via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Cardinal
29h 14m
$286–606

Des Moines to Charlottesville by bus and train

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26hAverage Duration

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Distance: 854.5 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Charlottesville Union Station via St Louis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 28h 45m.

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