There are 5 ways to get from Glen Allen to North Carolina by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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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 Richmond to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
6h 2m$75–127Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
7h 52m$127–269Bus via Brook & Technology Park (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
10h 28m$72–114
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glen Allen to North Carolina is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Glen Allen to North Carolina is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Glen Allen to North Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Glen Allen station to North Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and arriving at 7th St Station via Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Glen Allen and North Carolina is 282 miles. The road distance is 286.4 miles.
The best way to get from Glen Allen to North Carolina without a car is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Glen Allen to North Carolina, including transfers.
Glen Allen to North Carolina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Glen Allen to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Glen Allen to North Carolina is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 6h 2m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Glen Allen, VA, USA and North Carolina, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a day.
- 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
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Glen Allen to North Carolina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Glen Allen to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glen Allen to North Carolina is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Glen Allen to North Carolina.
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