There are 4 ways to get from Charlotte to Short Pump by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Henricobus FlixBus N2470 / ...
6h 21m$64–91Drive 278.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte to Short Pumpcar 278.3 mi
5h 22m$48–69Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
7h 23m$225–338Fly, line 50 bus, line 19 bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane CLT - RIC
- Take the bus from Transfer Station Bay L to Willow Lawn + Shelterbus
- Take the bus from Willow Lawn + Shelter to Broad & Pouncey Tractbus
5h 28m$82–552
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Short Pump is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Short Pump is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Short Pump. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Henrico via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Short Pump station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Charlotte and Short Pump is 311 miles. The road distance is 280 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Short Pump without a car is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Charlotte to Short Pump, including transfers.
Charlotte to Short Pump bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Short Pump train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Short Pump is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $340 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Short Pump, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Henrico once daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $200–320 and the journey takes 7h 12m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $200–320
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Henrico
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Transfer Station Bay L to Willow Lawn + Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
Bus from Willow Lawn + Shelter to Broad & Pouncey Tract
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
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Booking & Getting There
Charlotte to Short Pump bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Henrico station.
Charlotte to Short Pump train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Short Pump is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Charlotte to Short Pump.
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