The cheapest and fastest buses from Salisbury, NC to Charlotte, NC
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
53 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salisbury, 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 Salisbury, NC to Charlotte, NC will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 3 buses that leave Salisbury, NC for Charlotte, NC on Thu, May 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct buses cover the 60 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest buses will take 55 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.
4:05 PM0h50Salisbury, NC4:55 PMCharlotte, NC$151One-way0 transfers
12:05 AM0h55Salisbury, NC1:00 AMCharlotte, NC$161One-way0 transfers
11:45 PM0h55Salisbury, NC12:40 AMCharlotte, NC$161One-way0 transfers
4:05 PM0h50Salisbury, NC4:55 PMCharlotte, NC$151One-way0 transfers
12:05 AM0h55Salisbury, NC1:00 AMCharlotte, NC$161One-way0 transfers
11:45 PM0h55Salisbury, NC12:40 AMCharlotte, NC$161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Salisbury, NC to Charlotte, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury, NC to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salisbury, NC to Charlotte, NC:
A train is $1 (€0.94) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salisbury, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $16 (€12).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 56m.
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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.
Live departures
Salisbury, NC to Charlotte, NC bus times
The table below shows live departures for Salisbury, NC to Charlotte, NC buses for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:45 PM Salisbury, NC | 0h55 | 12:40 AM Charlotte, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
![]() | 12:05 AM Salisbury, NC | 0h55 | 1:00 AM Charlotte, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:05 PM Salisbury, NC | 0h50 | 4:55 PM Charlotte, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Salisbury, NC to Charlotte, NC
Buses from Salisbury, NC to Charlotte, NC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:20, the last at 19:10. The fastest bus covers the 37 miles (60 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 37 miles (60 km) |
Average bus duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 5:20 AM |
Last bus 7:10 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
FAQs: Bus from Salisbury, NC to Charlotte, NC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salisbury, 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.

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