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How to get fromMinneapolis to Charlottesvilleby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis to Charlottesville by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane MSP - CHO
    6h 17m
    $133–594

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    30h 26m
    $167–412

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Barracks Road Shopping Centerbus bus
    30h 50m
    $144–265

  4. Drive 1,080.4 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Charlottesvillecar car 1,080.4 mi
    20h 39m
    $198–285

  5. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MSP - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    6h 56m
    $278–1,647

  6. Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MSP - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 54m

  7. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane MSP - IAD
    2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Barracks Road Shopping Centerbus bus
    7h 46m
    $146–682

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    32h 58m
    $161–433

Minneapolis to Charlottesville by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration30h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Charlottesville via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 30h 26m.

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