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

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There are 7 ways to get from Richmond to Charlotte by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    5h 45m
    $40–85

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    8h 39m
    $110–240

  3. Drive 277.7 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Charlottecar car 277.7 mi
    5h 15m
    $51–74

  4. Fly from Richmond International Airport

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane RIC - CLT
    3h 44m
    $78–553

  5. Bus to Charlottesville, fly

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane CHO - CLT
    4h 42m
    $109–501

  6. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORF - CLT
    5h 16m
    $105–538

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane DCA - CLT
    5h 49m
    $158–876

Richmond to Charlotte by bus

Calendar52Weekly Buses
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 7h 21m.

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