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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Charlotte by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SAN - CLT
    5h 31m
    $235–916

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union 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 9h
    $399–773

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 21h
    $891–2,034

  4. Drive 2,380.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Charlottecar car 2,380.7 mi
    37h 26m
    $435–628

  5. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Newnan Park and Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Newnan Park and Ride to Civic Center Stationbus bus 453
    5. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 16h
    $405–666

San Diego to Charlotte by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$399Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,080.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Charlotte Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 9h.

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