There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte to Orlando, FL by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, tram, or train (Amtrak)
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
4h 31m$106–347Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2433
11h 26m$87–140Bus, train
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0643S
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Orlandotrain Silver Meteor
15h 23m$165–345Drive 520.4 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Orlando, FLcar 520.4 mi
8h 41m$95–138Line 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 43m$122–287Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tampa, train
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tampa (TPA)plane CLT - TPA
- Take the train from Tampa to Orlandotrain
7h 14m$117–528Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Cary to Orlandotrain Floridian
17h 50m$254–517
Charlotte to Orlando, FL by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Orlando, FL is to bus which costs $85 - $140 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Orlando, FL is to line 501 tram and fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $120 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Orlando, FL. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Sligh Blvd & W Copeland Dr via John Young Pkwy & Amelia St and N Garland Ave & W Amelia St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Orlando, FL. 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, FL is 492 miles. The road distance is 523.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Orlando, FL without a car is to bus which takes 11h 26m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Charlotte to Orlando, FL, including transfers.
Charlotte to Orlando, FL bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Orlando, FL train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Orlando, FL is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $100 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 11h 26m, 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) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–140 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
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–340
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Concord to Orlando Sanford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- 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 Charleston Amtrak Station to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Tampa to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $200–410
- 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
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte to Orlando, FL bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Charlotte to Orlando, FL train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Orlando, FL is 523 miles. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Charlotte to Orlando, FL.
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