There are 4 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Charlotte by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane DTW - CLT
4h 16m$130–720Bus via Columbus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus
17h 40m$82–187Drive 602.7 mi
- Drive from Ann Arbor to Charlottecar 602.7 mi
10h 39m$110–159Bus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
17h 45m$123–192
Ann Arbor to Charlotte by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Charlotte is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 10h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Charlotte is to bus and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor station to Charlotte. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Charlotte via Toledo and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and Charlotte is 540 miles. The road distance is 606.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Charlotte without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 17h 40m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Ann Arbor to Charlotte, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to Charlotte bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
Ann Arbor to Charlotte bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Charlotte is 606 miles. It takes approximately 10h 39m to drive from Ann Arbor to Charlotte.
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What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Charlotte via Toledo and Columbus in around 17h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
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