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Mint Museum Uptown
Major Uptown museum for European, American, and contemporary art. Its collection and architecture make it Charlotte's top fine-arts stop.
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Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
6h 25m
Average duration
6h 25m
Buses per day
1
Distance
317 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Greenville, NC to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 197 miles (318 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$81 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Greenville, NC to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greenville, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $86 (€70).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
The table below shows live departures for Greenville, NC to Charlotte, NC buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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+ FlixBus | 6:20 PM Greenville, S Pitt St (Butterfield Transportation Center), NC | 6h25 | 12:45 AM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
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· | 11:05 AM Greenville, S Pitt St (Butterfield Transportation Center), NC | 9h55 | 9:00 PM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Greenville, NC to Charlotte, NC run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $62 (€51) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 18:20. The fastest bus covers the 197 miles (318 km) distance in 10h 50m.
Distance 197 miles (318 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€51) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 10h 50m |
First bus 2:30 AM |
Last bus 6:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 4 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Greenville, NC to Charlotte, NC by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Charlotte, NC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Greenville, NC to Charlotte, NC buses use the Greenville, S Pitt St (Butterfield Transportation Center) to Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Greenville, NC and Charlotte, NC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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