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Des Moines to Charlottesville

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17 h 5 min
1642 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Des Moines to Charlottesville

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Cheapest
By car (1 642 km)
17 h 5 min
1642 km.
from $90
Other
Rideshare
17 h 5 min
1642 km.
from $21.42
Bus, Train (Bus)
31 h 57 min
1349 km.
from $223.26
Bus, Train (Bus)
27 h 59 min
1349 km.
from $244.21
Bus
30 h 21 min
1350 km.
from $383.22
Bus, Plane
5 h 49 min
1350 km.
from $280.54
Bus, Train (Bus)
30 h 35 min
1349 km.
from $274.62

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Charlottesville
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$955.39
Plane from Des Moines to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$700.62

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Charlottesville
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$547.76
Plane from Des Moines to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$382.16

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Charlottesville
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$955.39
Plane from Des Moines to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$496.81

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$292.99
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$95.54
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$108.28

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$242.03

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$62.42–$382.16
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$229.29

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$166.94
Bus from Des Moines to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.13–$95.54
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$54.78

Megabus

Phone:
+1-877-462-6342
Email:
Website:
us.megabus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$43.31

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Charlottesville is to bus and train via Des Moines which costs $97.83 - $445.65 and takes 31h 57m.

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 4h 58m and costs $260.87 - $532.61 .

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 Downtown Transit Station via Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Alderman Road at Stadium Rd northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 21m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Charlottesville?

The distance between Des Moines and Charlottesville is 1375 km. The road distance is 1643.8 km.

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 27h 59m and costs $130.43 - $402.17 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m 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 Burlington Trailways, 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 4h 58m and costs $260.87 - $532.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $510.87 and takes 30h 21m.

Where does the Des Moines to Charlottesville bus arrive?

Des Moines to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Charlottesville?

Charlottesville is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 18:50 in Des Moines and 19:50 in Charlottesville.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Charlottesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Charlottesville is 1644 km. It takes approximately 17h 14m to drive from Des Moines to Charlottesville.

Where can I stay near Charlottesville?

There are 86+ hotels available in Charlottesville. Prices start at $56 per night.
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