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How to get fromSt. Louis to Charlotteby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane STL - CLT
    3h 50m
    $116–706

  2. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2470
    15h 29m
    $125–209

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    34h 6m
    $800–1,337

  4. Drive  709.3 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Charlottecar car 709.3 mi
    12h 4m
    $130–187

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    15h 30m
    $122–211

  6. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Charlottebus bus Charlotte
    18h 25m
    $141–227

St. Louis to Charlotte by bus and subway

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration15h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 595.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Civic Center Station, and Atlanta Downtown in around 15h 29m.

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