There are 4 ways to get from Metairie to Charlotte by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MSY - CLT
4h 6m$125–705Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
15h 13m$108–184Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
20h 29m$203–444Drive 714.4 mi
- Drive from Metairie to Charlottecar 714.4 mi
11h 55m$131–189
Metairie to Charlotte by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Metairie to Charlotte is to bus which costs $100 - $190 and takes 15h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Metairie to Charlotte is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Metairie to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Airline @ E of Causeway and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Main Library, New Orleans Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Metairie to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 29m.
The distance between Metairie and Charlotte is 669 miles. The road distance is 718.5 miles.
The best way to get from Metairie to Charlotte without a car is to bus which takes 15h 13m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Metairie to Charlotte, including transfers.
Metairie to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
Metairie to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from Metairie to Charlotte is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 15h 13m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $450 and takes 20h 29m.
What companies run services between Metairie, LA, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airline @ E of Causeway to Charlotte Bus Station via Tulane @ Loyola, Main Library, UPT Bus Bay 2, New Orleans Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 15h 13m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Metairie to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Charlotte is 1h ahead of Metairie. It is currently 4:12 AM in Metairie and 5:12 AM in Charlotte.
Metairie to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metairie to Charlotte is 719 miles. It takes approximately 11h 55m to drive from Metairie to Charlotte.
There are 945+ hotels available in Charlotte.







