There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Glen Allen by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane CLT - RIC
3h 4m$127–617Drive 284.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte to Glen Allencar 284.2 mi
5h 28m$49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
6h 7m$82–125Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
7h 19m$217–329Bus via Brook & Technology Park (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
9h 42m$71–103
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Glen Allen is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Glen Allen is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Glen Allen. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Richmond via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Glen Allen station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Charlotte and Glen Allen is 283 miles. The road distance is 285.9 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Glen Allen without a car is to bus which takes 6h 7m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Charlotte to Glen Allen, including transfers.
Charlotte to Glen Allen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Glen Allen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Glen Allen is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 6h 7m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $330 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Glen Allen, VA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Richmond every 3 hours. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Charlotte to Glen Allen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Charlotte to Glen Allen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Glen Allen is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Charlotte to Glen Allen.
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