There are 5 ways to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Charlotte by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), or rideshare
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Fly from Louisville International Airport
best- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SDF - CLT
2h 17m$95–565Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus Louisville
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
18h 17m$69–166Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly
- Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane LEX - CLT
3h 36m$116–722Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Louisville-SDF to Charlotte437.7 mi
9h 3mDrive 437.7 mi
- Drive from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Charlottecar 437.7 mi
9h 3m$80–116
Louisville Airport (SDF) to Charlotte by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Charlotte is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Louisville International Airport and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via W Jefferson @ S 6th, Louisville, KY Bus Station and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.
The distance between Louisville Airport (SDF) and Charlotte is 345 miles. The road distance is 440.3 miles.
The best way to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Charlotte without a car is to bus which takes 18h 17m and costs $65 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Charlotte, including transfers.
Louisville Airport (SDF) to Charlotte bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Louisville, KY Bus Station.
The best way to get from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $170 and takes 18h 17m.
Louisville Airport (SDF) to Charlotte bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Columbus - Downtown - Mound St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisville Airport (SDF) to Charlotte is 440 miles. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Charlotte.
What companies run services between Louisville Airport (SDF), USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville International Airport to Charlotte Bus Station via S 5th @ W Jefferson, W Jefferson @ S 6th, W Broadway @ S 10th, Louisville, KY Bus Station, and Columbus in around 18h 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Louisville-SDF to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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