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

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane SNA - CHO
    8h 53m
    $172–692

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane LAX - CHO
    9h 52m
    $156–535

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $473–744

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    2d 17h
    $1,647–2,609

  5. Drive  2,527.6 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Charlottesvillecar car 2,527.6 mi
    40h 18m
    $418–603

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Charlottesville

    1. Take the train from Tustin to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane ONT - CHO
    11h 5m
    $191–704

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SNA - IAD
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    10h 27m
    $251–898

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAX - DCA
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain train
    10h 46m
    $253–518

Irvine to Charlottesville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$473Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,221.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Charlottesville Union Station via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 2d 12h.

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