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How to get fromCharlotte to Carmelby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Carmel by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane CLT - IND
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Carmeltaxi taxi
    3h 47m
    $172–692

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    17h 5m
    $92–174

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    22h 15m
    $314–623

  4. Drive 571.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Carmelcar car 571.3 mi
    9h 56m
    $105–151

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    17h 44m
    $138–282

  6. Bus, train via Wytheville

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wythevillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wytheville to Ashlandbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain train
    18h 14m
    $138–314

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 466.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Carmel, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Carmel via Columbus, Indianapolis Union Station, Ctc-J, and Keystone Crossing - 8702 N in around 17h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carmel via Charlottesville and Indianapolis in around 22h 15m.

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