There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Charlotte by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MSP - CLT
4h 29m$165–805Bus via Columbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Hurricanebus
- Take the bus from Hurricane to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
30h 33m$173–347Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
38h 39m$532–1,132Drive 1,136.2 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Charlottecar 1,136.2 mi
20h 8m$208–300Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
30h 35m$214–424
Minneapolis to Charlotte by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Charlotte is to bus via Columbus which costs $170 - $350 and takes 30h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Charlotte is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $160 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, E Main St & S 5Th St, Columbus - Mound St and Hurricane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 39m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Charlotte is 949 miles. The road distance is 1142.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Charlotte without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 30h 33m and costs $170 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Minneapolis to Charlotte, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Charlotte is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Columbus, which costs $170 - $350 and takes 30h 33m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 38h 39m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, Columbus, E Main St & S 5Th St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, Columbus - Mound St, and Hurricane in around 30h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–750
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Hurricane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Hurricane to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Charlotte is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 12:47 AM in Minneapolis and 1:47 AM in Charlotte.
Minneapolis to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Charlotte is 1143 miles. It takes approximately 20h 8m to drive from Minneapolis to Charlotte.
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