There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte to Richmond Airport (RIC) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, 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
2h 40m$67–442Bus via Raleigh
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
7h 16m$43–85Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
6h 51m$44–82Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
9h 39m$115–243Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charlotte to Richmond-RIC289.6 mi
4h 57mDrive 289.6 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Richmond Airport (RIC)car 289.6 mi
4h 57m$53–77Bus #2 (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
8h 54m$57–92
Charlotte to Richmond Airport (RIC) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to bus via Raleigh which costs $40 - $85 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $65 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Richmond Airport (RIC). However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Ric Airport via Broad + 18Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Richmond Airport (RIC) station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between Charlotte and Richmond Airport (RIC) is 265 miles. The road distance is 291.3 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Richmond Airport (RIC) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Charlotte to Richmond Airport (RIC), including transfers.
Charlotte to Richmond Airport (RIC) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Richmond Airport (RIC) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $65 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 51m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 9h 39m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Richmond Airport (RIC), USA?
American Airlines and Southwest 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 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charlotte to Richmond-RIC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte to Richmond Airport (RIC) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Charlotte to Richmond Airport (RIC) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Richmond Airport (RIC) is 291 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Charlotte to Richmond Airport (RIC).
There are 364+ hotels available in Richmond Airport (RIC).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charlotte and Richmond Airport (RIC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.