There are 8 ways to get from Charlotte to Pensacola by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, or bus (Greyhound, 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 to Pensacola International Airport
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane CLT - PNS
4h 19m$49–284Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Mobilebus
- Take the bus from Loxley to Pensacolabus
12h 8m$150–207Drive 564 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Pensacolacar 564 mi
9h 45m$103–149Fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, taxi
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane CLT - VPS
- Take the taxi from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Pensacolataxi
4h 21m$182–522Fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, drive
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane CLT - ECP
- Drive from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Pensacolacar
5h 32m$80–399Fly to Mobile Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane CLT - MOB
- Take the bus from Mobile to Pensacolabus
5h 48m$137–477Bus via LaGrange
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to La Grange Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from La Grange Bus Station to Mobilebus
- Take the bus from Loxley to Pensacolabus
12h 39m$152–217Bus #2
- Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlantabus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Mobilebus
- Take the bus from Loxley to Pensacolabus
14h 46m$165–230
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Pensacola is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Pensacola is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $45 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Pensacola. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Pensacola via Atlanta and Loxley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
The distance between Charlotte and Pensacola is 504 miles. The road distance is 567.3 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Pensacola without a car is to bus which takes 12h 8m and costs $150 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Charlotte to Pensacola, including transfers.
Charlotte to Pensacola bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Pensacola is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $45 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $210 and takes 12h 8m.
Charlotte to Pensacola bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Downtown station.
Pensacola is 1h behind Charlotte. It is currently 10:40 AM in Charlotte and 9:40 AM in Pensacola.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Pensacola, FL, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Pensacola via Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Doraville Station, Atlanta, and Loxley in around 12h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Pensacola International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Pensacola is 567 miles. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Charlotte to Pensacola.
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