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How to get fromCharlotte to Short Pumpby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Short Pump by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    7h 23m
    $143–270

  2. Bus via 14th & Main

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Richmondbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    7h 54m
    $46–87

  3. Drive 278.4 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Short Pumpcar car 278.4 mi
    5h 22m
    $51–74

  4. Fly, line 50 bus, line 19 bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane CLT - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Transfer Station Bay L to Willow Lawn + Shelterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Willow Lawn + Shelter to Broad & Pouncey Tractbus bus
    5h 30m
    $62–422

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Richmondbus bus FlixBus 2605
    10h 10m
    $56–91

Charlotte to Short Pump by bus

Calendar52Weekly Buses
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 375.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Short Pump, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–250 and the journey takes 7h 12m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Richmond 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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