There are 4 ways to get from Wilmington to Charlotte by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Fly from Wilmington International Airport
best- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ILM - CLT
2h 2m$72–420Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0660s
7h 43m$36–77Drive 197.4 mi
- Drive from Wilmington to Charlottecar 197.4 mi
3h 41m$36–52Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Wilmington to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi
- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane OAJ - CLT
3h 17m$190–579
Wilmington to Charlotte by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilmington to Charlotte is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Wilmington to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $70 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilmington to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Market St EB at 6th St and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Wilmington and Charlotte is 198 miles. The road distance is 198.6 miles.
The best way to get from Wilmington to Charlotte without a car is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Wilmington to Charlotte, including transfers.
Wilmington to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
The best way to get from Wilmington to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $70 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 43m.
Wilmington to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilmington to Charlotte is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Wilmington to Charlotte.
What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Wilmington Black Car
- Phone
- +1-910-782-2222
- Website
- wilmingtonblackcar.com
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