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How to get fromCharlotte to Shelbyby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Shelby by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4th St & Poplar St to Oakland St & Main Avebus bus 85x
    2. Take the taxi from Oakland St & Main Ave to Shelbytaxi taxi
    1h 32m
    $63–84

  2. Drive 43.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlotte to Shelbycar car 43.6 mi
    54 min
    $8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Charlotte to Shelbytaxi taxi 43.6 mi
    54 min
    $170–210

  4. Bus, taxi via 4th St & Church St

    1. Take the bus from 4th St & Church St to Oakland St & Main Avebus bus 85x
    2. Take the taxi from Oakland St & Main Ave to Shelbytaxi taxi
    1h 33m
    $63–84

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Gastonia Stationtrain train Crescent
    2. Take the taxi from Gastonia Station to Shelbytaxi taxi
    59 min
    $72–94

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 43.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Shelby, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charlotte to Shelby. However, you can take the bus to Oakland St & Main Ave then take the taxi to Shelby. Alternatively, you can drive from Charlotte to Shelby in around 54 min.

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