There are 7 ways to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Charlotte by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, bus, train, 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
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RIC - CLT
1h 59m$81–520Bus via Richmond
cheapest- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
7h 32m$40–85Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
10h 37m$112–245Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Charlotte291 mi
4h 57mDrive 291 mi
- Drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Charlottecar 291 mi
4h 57m$54–77Bus, train
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
9h 9m$74–167Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
9h 46m$55–95
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Charlotte by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Charlotte is to bus via Richmond which costs $40 - $85 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Charlotte is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $80 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Ric Airport and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond Airport (RIC) station to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Charlotte is 265 miles. The road distance is 292.7 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Charlotte without a car is to bus via Richmond which takes 7h 32m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Charlotte, including transfers.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Charlotte is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $80 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Richmond, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 7h 32m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 10h 37m.
What companies run services between Richmond Airport (RIC), USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) to Charlotte is 293 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Charlotte.
There are 767+ hotels available in Charlotte.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Charlotte. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.