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How to get fromCharlotte to Ann Arborby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Ann Arbor by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CLT - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    5h 15m
    $96–572

  2. Bus via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus Bsb 33
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Ann Arborbus bus Bsb 33A
    16h 25m
    $68–160

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus Columbus / ...
    15h 35m
    $107–167

  4. Drive  603.7 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Ann Arborcar car 603.7 mi
    10h 43m
    $111–160

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to High Pointtrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane GSO - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    7h 15m
    $144–689

Charlotte to Ann Arbor by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 542 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Toledo in around 15h 35m.

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