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How to get fromMinneapolis to Charlotteby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Charlotte by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MSP - CLT
    4h 28m
    $175–905

  2. Bus via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus
    30h 53m
    $161–338

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    38h 39m
    $862–1,442

  4. Drive  1,136.2 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Charlottecar car 1,136.2 mi
    20h 8m
    $201–290

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    31h
    $215–388

Minneapolis to Charlotte by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 943.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Charlotte via Madison, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago, and Columbus in around 30h 53m.

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