The cheapest and fastest buses from Kinston, NC to Charlotte, NC
Cheapest price
$161
Average price
$161
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
296 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kinston, NC to Charlotte, NC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kinston, NC to Charlotte, NC will cost around $161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $161.
Of the 1 buses that leave Kinston, NC for Charlotte, NC on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 296 km distance in an average of 7 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 7 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Kinston, NC to Charlotte, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kinston, NC to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €55. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 9h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €55, and a train costs an average of €76.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€66 Average price Cheapest | €76 Average price |
9h 52m Average total duration Fastest 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Kinston, NC to Charlotte, NC bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kinston, NC to Charlotte, NC buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:30 PM Kinston, NC | 10h25 | 7:55 AM Charlotte, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kinston, NC to Charlotte, NC
Distance 183 miles (296 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 02:30 |
Last bus 06:45 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Kinston, NC to Charlotte, NC start from as low as $68 (€55) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $81 (€66) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: Greyhound from Kinston, NC to Charlotte, NCYou can travel by bus between Kinston, NC to Charlotte, NC with Greyhound for as low as $68 (€55). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Kinston, NC to Charlotte, NC

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- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
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- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
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- $15 per additional bag.
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