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How to get fromSanta Barbara to CharlottesvilleBy plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Charlottesville by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane SBA - CHO
    11h 8m
    $220–842

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Charlottesville

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    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane LAX - CHO
    11h 59m
    $215–763

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus
    2d 16h
    $437–890

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2d 20h
    $823–1,791

  5. Drive 2,599.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Charlottesvillecar car 2,599.7 mi
    41h 57m
    $475–686

  6. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane SBA - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 30m
    $272–1,137

  7. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SBA - IAD
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    13h 10m
    $222–880

Santa Barbara to Charlottesville by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$437Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Charlottesville (CHO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 2d 16h.

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