There are 6 ways to get from Apex to Charlotte by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
4h 18m$52–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus New York
6h 56m$20–52Bus via Durham
- Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
5h 3m$28–50Drive 126.5 mi
- Drive from Apex to Charlottecar 126.5 mi
2h 49m$24–34Line 311 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from W Willams St at Upchurch St to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RDU - CLT
4h 3m$68–448Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly
- Drive from Apex to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car
- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane OAJ - CLT
4h 12m$83–452
Apex to Charlotte by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Apex to Charlotte is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Apex to Charlotte is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Apex to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from E Williams St at S Mason St and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Regional Transit Center and Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Apex to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Apex and Charlotte is 171 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.
The best way to get from Apex to Charlotte without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Apex to Charlotte, including transfers.
Apex to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
Apex to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Apex to Charlotte is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus via Durham, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Apex, NC, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from W Willams St at Upchurch St to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachrun.com
Bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.com
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More Questions & Answers
Apex to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Apex to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Apex to Charlotte is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Apex to Charlotte.
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