There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Orlando by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Orlando
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Orlando (MCO)plane CLT - MCO
3h 32m$104–344Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2433
10h 15m$80–140Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Cary to Orlandotrain Floridian
17h 50m$254–528Drive 519.5 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Orlandocar 519.5 mi
8h 39m$95–137Line 501 tram to Concord, fly to Orlando Sanford
- Take the tram from 7th St Station to JW Clay Blvd Stationtram
- Fly from Concord (USA) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane USA - SFB
3h 42m$122–287
Charlotte to Orlando by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Orlando is to bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Orlando is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $100 - $350.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Charlotte Bus Station station and arriving at Orlando Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Orlando. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Orlando via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.
The distance between Charlotte and Orlando is 486 miles. The road distance is 522.6 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Orlando without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Charlotte to Orlando, including transfers.
Charlotte to Orlando bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Orlando train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Orlando is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $100 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 10h 15m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 17h 50m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Orlando, FL, USA?
Frontier Airlines and American Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Orlando (MCO) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–140 and the journey takes 10h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–340
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Concord to Orlando Sanford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $30–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–420
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- charlottenc.gov
Tram from 7th St Station to JW Clay Blvd Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte to Orlando bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Charlotte to Orlando train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Orlando is 523 miles. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Charlotte to Orlando.
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