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How to get fromAmherst to Charlotteby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Amherst to Charlotte by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    5h 44m
    $74–171

  2. Drive 216.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amherst to Charlottecar car 216.9 mi
    3h 57m
    $40–58

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2605
    6h 50m
    $44–96

  4. Bus to Charlottesville, fly

    1. Take the bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane CHO - CLT
    4h 27m
    $111–518

  5. Bus to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Lynchburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LYH - CLT
    5h 17m
    $69–456

  6. Bus, taxi to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SHD - CLT
    5h 6m
    $211–638

  7. Bus to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ROA - CLT
    6h 46m
    $78–464

  8. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane GSO - CLT
    6h 39m
    $142–699

Amherst to Charlotte by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Amherst, VA, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Lynchburg to Charlotte Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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