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

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

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SMF - CLT
    6h 43m
    $215–906

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 16h
    $376–602

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus
    2d 22h
    $673–1,495

  4. Drive  2,659.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Charlottecar car 2,659.8 mi
    42h 48m
    $486–702

  5. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SFO - CLT
    9h 32m
    $215–863

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 7h
    $908–2,060

Sacramento to Charlotte by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$376Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,256.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento to Charlotte Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 16h.

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