There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Chapel Hill by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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 800 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 Pittsboro St at Credit Unionbus
2h 37m$59–398Drive 128.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Chapel Hillcar 128.9 mi
2h 50m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
4h 59m$27–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
5h 21m$53–108Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Chapel Hill128.9 mi
2h 50mFly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane CLT - GSO
- Take the bus from Coble Transportation Center to N Columbia St at W Franklin Stbus
3h 50m$91–585
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Chapel Hill by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Chapel Hill is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Chapel Hill is to fly and line 800 bus which takes 2h 37m and costs $55 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Chapel Hill. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Douglas Airport and arriving at E Franklin St at Varsity Theatre via Transit Center- Bay E, Charlotte Bus Station and Durham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte Airport (CLT) station to Chapel Hill station. However, there are services departing from CTC Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Chapel Hill is 149 miles. The road distance is 129.7 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Chapel Hill without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $27 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Chapel Hill, including transfers.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Chapel Hill bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Chapel Hill train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Chapel Hill is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham 3 times a day. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Regional Transit Center to Pittsboro St at Credit Union
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 336-662-0002
- Website
- partnc.org
Bus from Coble Transportation Center to N Columbia St at W Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.partnc.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.partnc.org/27/Routes-Schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charlotte-CLT to Chapel Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Chapel Hill bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Durham station.
Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Chapel Hill train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Chapel Hill is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Chapel Hill.
There are 363+ hotels available in Chapel Hill.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charlotte Airport (CLT) and Chapel Hill. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.