There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Charlotte, NC by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane COU - CLT
4h 6m$160–675Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
22h 1m$139–276Drive 818.7 mi
- Drive from Columbia to Charlotte, NCcar 818.7 mi
14h 35m$150–216Bus via Atlanta
- Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
22h 20m$142–269
Columbia to Charlotte, NC by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Charlotte, NC is to bus via Atlanta which costs $140 - $270 and takes 22h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Charlotte, NC is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Charlotte, NC. However, there are services departing from Columbia and arriving at Tuckaseegee Rd & Tennyson Dr via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and 4th St & Graham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 1m.
The distance between Columbia and Charlotte, NC is 699 miles. The road distance is 823.5 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Charlotte, NC without a car is to bus which takes 22h 1m and costs $130 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Columbia to Charlotte, NC, including transfers.
Columbia to Charlotte, NC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbia station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Charlotte, NC is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 22h 1m.
Columbia to Charlotte, NC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Charlotte, NC is 1h ahead of Columbia. It is currently 4:53 AM in Columbia and 5:53 AM in Charlotte, NC.
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, NC via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, 4th St & Graham St, and Tuckaseegee Rd & Tennyson Dr in around 22h 1m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Charlotte, NC is 823 miles. It takes approximately 14h 35m to drive from Columbia to Charlotte, NC.
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