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How to get fromCincinnati to Charlotteby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to Charlotte by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane CVG - CLT
    3h 49m
    $134–904

  2. Bus via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Columbusbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus Bsb 32
    13h 27m
    $68–133

  3. Drive  460.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Charlottecar car 460.9 mi
    8h 14m
    $85–122

  4. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LEX - CLT
    3h 38m
    $94–576

  5. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SDF - CLT
    3h 59m
    $117–681

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Columbusbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    14h 22m
    $108–173

Cincinnati to Charlotte by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration13h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Covington (CVG) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Charlotte via Columbus, E Main St & S 5Th St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, and Columbus in around 13h 27m.

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