There are 3 ways to get from Charlotte to Columbus by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane CLT - CMH
3h 55m$174–185Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0140
10h 5m$45–100Drive 421.7 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Columbuscar 421.7 mi
7h 24m$77–112
Charlotte to Columbus by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Columbus is to bus which costs $45 - $100 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Columbus is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $170 - $190.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Charlotte Bus Station station and arriving at Columbus. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 5m.
The distance between Charlotte and Columbus is 370 miles. The road distance is 424.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Columbus without a car is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Charlotte to Columbus, including transfers.
Charlotte to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Columbus is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $170 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 10h 5m.
Charlotte to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Columbus is 424 miles. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Charlotte to Columbus.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbus twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 10h 5m. Barons Bus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Barons Bus
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