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

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Charlotte by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane COU - CLT
    3h 15m
    $158–669

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 15m
    $138–274

  3. Drive 821.8 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Charlottecar car 821.8 mi
    14h 41m
    $150–217

  4. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 34m
    $141–272

  5. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to Charlottebus bus
    24h 28m
    $167–380

Columbia to Charlotte by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration21h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 690.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Charlotte Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 21h 15m.

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