There are 5 ways to get from Glen Allen to Charlotte by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RIC - CLT
2h 30m$133–612Drive 284.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glen Allen to Charlottecar 284.7 mi
5h 25m$52–75Bus
- Take the bus from Henrico to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2470 / ...
5h 44m$63–102Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
7h 28m$134–266Bus via Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St
- Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus New York
7h 42m$58–94
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glen Allen to Charlotte is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Glen Allen to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Glen Allen to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Henrico and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Glen Allen station to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Glen Allen and Charlotte is 282 miles. The road distance is 286.4 miles.
The best way to get from Glen Allen to Charlotte without a car is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Glen Allen to Charlotte, including transfers.
Glen Allen to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Henrico station.
Glen Allen to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Glen Allen to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 5h 44m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Glen Allen, VA, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Henrico to Charlotte Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 5h 35m. FlixBus-us also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Henrico to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Henrico to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachrun.com
Bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.com
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More Questions & Answers
Glen Allen to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Glen Allen to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glen Allen to Charlotte is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Glen Allen to Charlotte.
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