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

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There are 6 ways to get from Orange County to Charlotte by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SNA - CLT
    5h 46m
    $282–1,137

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LAX - CLT
    8h 21m
    $191–459

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $407–794

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 19h
    $851–1,973

  5. Drive 2,391.7 mi

    1. Drive from Orange County to Charlottecar car 2,391.7 mi
    38h 25m
    $437–631

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SAN - CLT
    8h 48m
    $261–1,011

Orange County to Charlotte by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$407Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,107.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 12h.

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