There are 5 ways to get from Downtown Orlando to Charlotte by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Orlando to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
best- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MCO - CLT
4h 9m$105–345Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2433
11h 44m$82–142Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Orlando to Carytrain Floridian
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
17h 32m$253–523Drive 520.4 mi
- Drive from Downtown Orlando to Charlottecar 520.4 mi
8h 41m$95–138Fly Orlando Sanford to Concord, line 501 tram
- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Concord (USA)plane SFB - USA
- Take the tram from JW Clay Blvd Station to 7th St Stationtram
3h 8m$124–292
Downtown Orlando to Charlotte by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downtown Orlando to Charlotte is to bus which costs $80 - $150 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Downtown Orlando to Charlotte is to fly and line 501 tram which takes 3h 8m and costs $120 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Orlando to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from S Lucerne Cir E & S Orange Ave and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via N Garland Ave & W Amelia St and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Downtown Orlando to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Orlando and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 32m.
The distance between Downtown Orlando and Charlotte is 493 miles. The road distance is 523.4 miles.
The best way to get from Downtown Orlando to Charlotte without a car is to bus which takes 11h 44m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Downtown Orlando to Charlotte, including transfers.
Downtown Orlando to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Orlando Bus Station.
Downtown Orlando to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Orlando station.
The best way to get from Downtown Orlando to Charlotte is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $100 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 11h 44m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 17h 32m.
What companies run services between Downtown Orlando, FL, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–140 and the journey takes 10h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Orlando to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Orlando to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Orlando to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Orlando Sanford to Concord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $29–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Orlando to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–420
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- charlottenc.gov
Tram from JW Clay Blvd Station to 7th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Downtown Orlando to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Downtown Orlando to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Orlando to Charlotte is 523 miles. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Downtown Orlando to Charlotte.
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