There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Central by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Clemson Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
3h 20m$61–110Drive 125.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte to Centralcar 125.4 mi
2h 28m$23–34Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenvillebus Charlotte
4h 18m$112–227Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane CLT - GSP
- Take the taxi from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Centraltaxi
3h 12m$162–612Fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane CLT - AVL
- Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Centralcar
3h 53m$54–350
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Central is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Central is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte to Central. However, there are services departing from College St & 6th St and arriving at Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville via Charlotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Central station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Clemson Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Charlotte and Central is 143 miles. The road distance is 126.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Central without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Charlotte to Central, including transfers.
Charlotte to Central bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Charlotte station.
Charlotte to Central train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Central is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Central, SC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Clemson Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Charlotte to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville once daily. Tickets cost $40–140 and the journey takes 2h 27m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–480
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Clemson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Charlotte to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–140
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $40–140
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
GVL Taxi
- Phone
- +1 864-920-3352
- Website
- gvltaxi.com
Personal Touch Transportation
- Phone
- +18645250420
Yellow Cab Greenville
- Phone
- +1 864-233-6666
- Website
- yellowcabgreenville.com
Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 864-583-2721
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte to Central bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville station.
Charlotte to Central train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Clemson Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Central is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Charlotte to Central.
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