There are 8 ways to get from Minnesota to North Carolina by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (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 to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MSP - CLT
4h 31m$155–805Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MSP - RDU
5h 17m$125–405Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
29h 12m$219–360Train (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
39h 20m$415–990Drive 1,136.2 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Charlottecar 1,136.2 mi
20h 8m$208–300Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane MSP - GSO
6h 2m$230–1,137Fly to Wilmington International Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane MSP - ILM
6h 5m$146–669Bus 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 to Charlottebus
30h 57m$166–283
Minnesota to North Carolina by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to North Carolina is to fly which costs $120 - $410 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to North Carolina is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $150 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to North Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Chicago Union Station and Toledo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota to North Carolina station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at CTC Station via Chicago Union Station, Cary and Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 20m.
The distance between Minnesota and North Carolina is 949 miles. The road distance is 1142.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to North Carolina without a car is to bus which takes 29h 12m and costs $210 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Minnesota to North Carolina, including transfers.
Minnesota to North Carolina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minnesota to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to North Carolina is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $360 and takes 29h 12m, you could also train, which costs $410 - $1,000 and takes 39h 20m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and North Carolina, 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, Chicago Union Station, and Toledo Bus Stop in around 29h 12m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
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
- $270–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- 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 Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Minnesota to North Carolina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
North Carolina is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 7:26 PM in Minnesota and 8:26 PM in North Carolina.
Minnesota to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to North Carolina is 1143 miles. It takes approximately 20h 8m to drive from Minnesota to North Carolina.
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