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

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Charlotte, NC 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
    5h 17m
    $176–908

  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
    31h 39m
    $162–341

  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
    39h 53m
    $866–1,448

  4. Drive  1,135.4 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Charlotte, NCcar car 1,135.4 mi
    20h 7m
    $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 46m
    $215–391

Minneapolis to Charlotte, NC by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 947.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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, NC via Madison, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago, Columbus, Charlotte, 4th St & Graham St, and Tuckaseegee Rd & Tennyson Dr in around 31h 39m.

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