There are 7 ways to get from Orlando, FL to Charlotte by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, tram, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly Orlando to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
best- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MCO - CLT
4h 8m$107–348Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2433
11h 45m$89–144Train, bus
- Take the train from Orlando to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0643S
15h 39m$174–349Drive 520.8 mi
- Drive from Orlando, FL to Charlottecar 520.8 mi
8h 42m$95–138Fly Orlando Sanford to Concord, line 501 tram
- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Concord (USA)plane SFB - USA
- Take the tram from JW Clay Blvd Station to 7th St Stationtram
3h 5m$152–453Train to Tampa, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Take the train from Orlando to Tampatrain
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane TPA - CLT
6h 58m$134–619Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Orlando to Carytrain Floridian
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
17h 32m$255–519
Orlando, FL to Charlotte by train and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orlando, FL to Charlotte is to bus which costs $85 - $150 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Orlando, FL to Charlotte is to fly and line 501 tram which takes 3h 5m and costs $150 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Orlando, FL to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from N Garland Ave & W Amelia St and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Orlando, FL to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Orlando and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 32m.
The distance between Orlando, FL and Charlotte is 502 miles. The road distance is 523.8 miles.
The best way to get from Orlando, FL to Charlotte without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Orlando, FL to Charlotte, including transfers.
Orlando, FL to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Orlando Bus Station.
Orlando, FL to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Orlando station.
The best way to get from Orlando, FL to Charlotte is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $100 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 11h 45m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 17h 32m.
What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 10h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Orlando to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Orlando to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Tampa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Orlando to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–340
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Orlando Sanford to Concord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Orlando to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Orlando to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Orlando to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- charlottenc.gov
Tram from JW Clay Blvd Station to 7th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Orlando, FL to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Orlando, FL to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orlando, FL to Charlotte is 524 miles. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Orlando, FL to Charlotte.
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