There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota 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 from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MSP - CLT
4h 29m$155–805Fly from Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RST - CLT
6h 53m$114–690Bus
- 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 45m$199–346Train (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 54m$402–992Drive 1,136.2 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Charlottecar 1,136.2 mi
20h 8m$208–300Fly from Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane DLH - CLT
7h 10m$134–654Bus via Columbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus
31h 24m$175–324
Minnesota to Charlotte by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Charlotte is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 20h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Charlotte is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $150 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 54m.
The distance between Minnesota and Charlotte is 949 miles. The road distance is 1142.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Charlotte without a car is to bus which takes 30h 45m and costs $190 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Minnesota to Charlotte, including transfers.
Minnesota to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minnesota to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Charlotte is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $350 and takes 30h 45m, you could also train, which costs $400 - $1,000 and takes 38h 54m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, 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 Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 30h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Rochester to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- 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
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Minnesota to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Charlotte is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 6:59 AM in Minnesota and 7:59 AM in Charlotte.
Minnesota to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Charlotte is 1143 miles. It takes approximately 20h 8m to drive from Minnesota to Charlotte.
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