There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Charlotte, NC by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane BUF - CLT
4h 57m$102–611Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Akronbus
- Take the bus from Akron to Charlestonbus
- Take the bus from Charleston to Charlottebus
16h 24m$84–199Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent / ...
22h 56m$577–928Drive 653.6 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Charlotte, NCcar 653.6 mi
11h 10m$120–173Bus to Rochester, fly to Concord
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Concord (USA)plane ROC - USA
4h 45m$334–1,027Bus to Rochester, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ROC - CLT
6h 11m$164–851Bus via Newark
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2686 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
22h 4m$151–265
Buffalo to Charlotte, NC by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Charlotte, NC is to bus which costs $80 - $200 and takes 16h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Charlotte, NC is to bus and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $330 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Charlotte, NC. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St via Akron, Charleston and 4th St & Graham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Charlotte, NC station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at CTC Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 56m.
The distance between Buffalo and Charlotte, NC is 573 miles. The road distance is 657.5 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Charlotte, NC without a car is to bus which takes 16h 24m and costs $80 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Buffalo to Charlotte, NC, including transfers.
Buffalo to Charlotte, NC bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Charlotte, NC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Charlotte, NC is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $200 and takes 16h 24m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $950 and takes 22h 56m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Charlotte, NC via Akron, Charleston, Charlotte, 4th St & Graham St, and Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St in around 16h 24m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Rochester to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Rochester to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Rochester to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Rochester to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Rochester to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Rochester to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
- Website
- aveloair.com
Flights from Rochester to Concord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $240–380
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $330–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Buffalo to Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Akron to Charleston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charleston to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charleston to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Buffalo to Charlotte, NC bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Akron station.
Buffalo to Charlotte, NC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Charlotte, NC is 657 miles. It takes approximately 11h 10m to drive from Buffalo to Charlotte, NC.
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