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How to get fromEast Lansing to Charlottesvilleby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Charlottesville by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane LAN - CHO
    4h 57m
    $161–664

  2. Drive 588.8 mi

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    1. Drive from East Lansing to Charlottesvillecar car 588.8 mi
    11h 19m
    $108–156

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Barracks Road Shopping Centerbus bus
    21h 43m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Barracks Road Shopping Centerbus bus
    23h 49m

  5. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAN - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    5h 22m
    $256–1,667

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    26h 39m
    $141–361

East Lansing to Charlottesville by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration26h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Charlottesville (CHO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Michigan past Delta St to Downtown Transit Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop, Washington Union Station, Barracks Road Shopping Center, and BRSC at Arlington Southbound in around 21h 43m.

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