There are 7 ways to get from Sanford to Charlotte by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, car, tram, or train (Amtrak)
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Train to Orlando, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
best- Take the train from Sanford to Sand Lake Roadtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MCO - CLT
4h 56m$108–349Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2433
12h 21m$80–136Train, bus
- Take the train from Deland to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0643S
15h 55m$153–328Drive 502.6 mi
- Drive from Sanford to Charlottecar 502.6 mi
8h 24m$92–133Fly Orlando Sanford to Concord, line 501 tram
- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Concord (USA)plane SFB - USA
- Take the tram from JW Clay Blvd Station to 7th St Stationtram
2h 32m$91–387Train, line 34 bus to Daytona Beach International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Take the train from Sanford to DeLandtrain
- Take the bus from Deland Sunrail to Amelia Super Stopbus
- Fly from Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane DAB - CLT
6h 43m$120–710Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Deland to Carytrain Floridian
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
17h 53m$233–493
Sanford to Charlotte by train and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sanford to Charlotte is to bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 12h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Sanford to Charlotte is to fly and line 501 tram which takes 2h 32m and costs $90 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Sanford to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from N Garland Ave & W Amelia St and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Sanford to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Sanford and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Deland and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 53m.
The distance between Sanford and Charlotte is 525 miles. The road distance is 505.6 miles.
The best way to get from Sanford to Charlotte without a car is to bus which takes 12h 21m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Sanford to Charlotte, including transfers.
Sanford to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Orlando Bus Station.
Sanford to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Deland station.
The best way to get from Sanford to Charlotte is to bus which takes 12h 21m and costs $80 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $500 and takes 17h 53m.
What companies run services between Sanford, FL, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sanford to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Deland and Cary in around 17h 53m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Orlando to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Daytona Beach International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Orlando to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Orlando to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Daytona Beach International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Orlando Sanford to Concord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Phone
- +1 855-724-5411
- [email protected]
- Website
- SunRail
Train from Sanford to Sand Lake Road
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SunRail
Train from Sanford to DeLand
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SunRail
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Deland to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Deland to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Tram from JW Clay Blvd Station to 7th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Sanford to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Sanford to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sanford to Charlotte is 506 miles. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Sanford to Charlotte.
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