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

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There are 8 ways to get from Oakland to Charlotte by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SFO - CLT
    7h 21m
    $184–766

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $452–743

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus
    3d
    $1,404–2,214

  4. Drive  2,681.1 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Charlottecar car 2,681.1 mi
    43h 12m
    $490–707

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane OAK - CLT
    8h 43m
    $218–909

  6. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SJC - CLT
    9h 49m
    $213–915

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SMF - CLT
    9h 13m
    $254–933

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 9h
    $1,974–3,139

Oakland to Charlotte by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$452Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,323 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Charlotte Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 15h.

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