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How to get fromCalifornia to Charlotteby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Charlotte by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SNA - CLT
    5h 56m
    $305–915

  2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LAX - CLT
    7h 4m
    $181–406

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 9h
    $418–789

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    2d 17h
    $907–1,844

  5. Drive 2,394.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Charlottecar car 2,394.2 mi
    38h 24m
    $437–632

  6. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SMF - CLT
    6h 42m
    $285–906

  7. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SAN - CLT
    6h 53m
    $256–1,008

  8. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SFO - CLT
    7h 34m
    $234–916

  9. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ONT - CLT
    7h 38m
    $297–1,229

California to Charlotte by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$418Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,114 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between California, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Charlotte Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 9h.

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