What is the cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Lafayette?

The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Lafayette is to bus which costs $85 - $200 and takes 17h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlotte to Lafayette?

The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Lafayette is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 48m and costs $110 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Charlotte and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Columbus and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Charlotte and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 52m.

How far is it from Charlotte to Lafayette?

The distance between Charlotte and Lafayette is 507 miles. The road distance is 627.5 miles.

How do I travel from Charlotte to Lafayette without a car?

The best way to get from Charlotte to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 17h 35m and costs $85 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Charlotte to Lafayette?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Charlotte to Lafayette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlotte to Lafayette bus from?

Charlotte to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Charlotte to Lafayette train from?

Charlotte to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Charlotte to Lafayette?

The best way to get from Charlotte to Lafayette is to bus which takes 17h 35m and costs $85 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $650 and takes 23h 52m.

Where does the Charlotte to Lafayette bus arrive?

Charlotte to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbus station.

Where does the Charlotte to Lafayette train arrive?

Charlotte to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.

Can I drive from Charlotte to Lafayette?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Lafayette is 628 miles. It takes approximately 10h 52m to drive from Charlotte to Lafayette.

How do I get a train ticket from Charlotte to Lafayette?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Charlotte to Lafayette?

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Where can I stay near Lafayette?

There are 50+ hotels available in Lafayette.

Charlotte to Lafayette - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

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

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Fly, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Indianapolis (IND)plane CLT - IND
2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle
4h 48m
$116–637
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbusbus
2. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
17h 35m
$87–196
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Ashland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
2. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
17h 57m
$144–309
Drive 623.9 mi
1. Drive from Charlotte to Lafayettecar 623.9 mi
10h 52m
$114–165
Bus, train via Wytheville
1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wythevillebus
2. Take the bus from Wytheville to Ashlandbus
3. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
18h 27m
$144–341
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent
2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
23h 52m
$294–623

Charlotte to Lafayette by bus

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17h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 503.7 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Columbus and Indianapolis Union Station in around 17h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Charlottesville in around 23h 52m.

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