There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Charlotte, NC by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SAN - CLT
6h 23m$237–922Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
2d 14h$425–822Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 22h$884–2,039Drive 2,377.6 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Charlotte, NCcar 2,377.6 mi
37h 21m$434–627
San Diego to Charlotte, NC by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Charlotte, NC is to drive which costs $430 - $650 and takes 37h 21m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Charlotte, NC is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $230 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Charlotte, NC. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and 4th St & Graham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Charlotte, NC station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at CTC Station via Los Angeles, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.
The distance between San Diego and Charlotte, NC is 2097 miles. The road distance is 2391.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Charlotte, NC without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs $420 - $850.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from San Diego to Charlotte, NC, including transfers.
San Diego to Charlotte, NC bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Charlotte, NC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Charlotte, NC is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $230 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $420 - $850 and takes 2 days 14h, you could also train, which costs $850 - $2,100 and takes 2 days 22h.
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, NC via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, 4th St & Graham St, and Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel St in around 2d 14h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $280–550
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Charlotte, NC bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Charlotte, NC is 3h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 10:21 PM in San Diego and 1:21 AM in Charlotte, NC.
San Diego to Charlotte, NC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Charlotte, NC is 2391 miles. It takes approximately 37h 21m to drive from San Diego to Charlotte, NC.
There are 916+ hotels available in Charlotte, NC.














