There are 8 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Apex by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 311 bus
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CLT - RDU
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to E Williams St at S Hughes Stbus
3h 17m$59–390Drive 132.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Apexcar 132.2 mi
2h 54m$25–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
6h 10m$57–117Line 5 bus, bus, line 311 bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Transit Center- Bay Vbus 5
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durhambus
- Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus 700 / ...
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to E Williams St at S Hughes Stbus 311
6h 37m$28–56Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Apex132.2 mi
2h 54mFly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane CLT - OAJ
- Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Apexcar
3h 18m$70–377Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane CLT - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
4h 50m$122–609Fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus, line 305 bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane CLT - FAY
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Mason St at Apex Town Hallbus
5h 28m$73–372
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Apex by bus, tram, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Apex is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Apex is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Apex. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Douglas Airport and arriving at E Williams St at S Hughes St via Transit Center- Bay E, Charlotte Bus Station, Durham Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte Airport (CLT) station to Apex. However, there are services departing from CTC Station and arriving at Cary via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Apex is 150 miles. The road distance is 133 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Apex without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Apex, including transfers.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Apex bus services, operated by Charlotte Area Transit System, depart from Charlotte Douglas Airport station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Apex train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Apex is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can line 5 bus and bus and line 311 bus, which costs $28 - $60 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and Apex, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to E Williams St at S Hughes St via Transit Center- Bay V, Transit Center- Bay E, 4th St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, Durham, Durham Station, and Regional Transit Center in around 6h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Regional Transit Center to E Williams St at S Hughes St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Regional Transit Center to E Williams St at S Hughes St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Mason St at Apex Town Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Transit Center- Bay V
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 919-485-7433
- Website
- godurhamtransit.org
Bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- godurhamtransit.org
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Apex
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Apex bus services, operated by Charlotte Area Transit System, arrive at Transit Center- Bay V station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Apex train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Apex is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Apex.
There are 358+ hotels available in Apex.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Apex. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












