Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Charlotte

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane RST - CLT
    6h 11m
    $124–690

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 36m
    $255–444

  3. Bus, train via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    4. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    38h 27m
    $470–994

  4. Drive 1,074.8 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Charlottecar car 1,074.8 mi
    19h 8m
    $197–284

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MSP - CLT
    5h 19m
    $203–803

  6. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Rochester to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane CID - CLT
    6h 21m
    $265–1,249

  7. Bus via Hurricane

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Hurricanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Hurricane to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 45m
    $153–344

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    39h 13m
    $554–1,179

Rochester to Charlotte by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration29h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rochester to Charlotte.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 873.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Rochester, MN, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Rochester (RST) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Charlotte Bus Station via Madison, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Union Station, and Toledo Bus Stop in around 29h 36m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers