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How to get fromSanta Fe to Charlotteby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SAF - CLT
    6h 55m
    $214–878

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    40h 54m
    $279–541

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lamy Station 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
    2d 7h
    $796–1,719

  4. Drive 1,613.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Fe to Charlottecar car 1,613.2 mi
    25h 54m
    $295–426

  5. Train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ABQ - CLT
    9h 41m
    $229–962

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Fe to Albuquerquebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    41h 51m
    $304–564

Santa Fe to Charlotte by train, bus, and subway

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration40h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,429.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Fe Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Lamy Station, Lamy Station, Chicago Union Station, and Cary in around 2d 7h.

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