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Compare train, bus, and flight for Baltimore, MD to Charlotte, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Baltimore, MD to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $89 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $89, while a flight costs an average of $566.
Distance: 364 miles (587 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$195 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $566 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 7m Average total duration 10h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 31m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $105 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Charlotte, NC costing on average $195 (€164).
A bus is $477 (€401) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to Charlotte, NC costing on average $566 (€476).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 31m.
Train takes on average 11h 7m.
Tickets start at around $195 (€164) compared to roughly $84 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-110.38 (€-92.74). The journey takes 10h 37m versus 6h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Baltimore, MD to Charlotte, NC
How to get from Baltimore, MD to Charlotte, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Charlotte, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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11:25 PM9h40Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)9:05 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1231One-way1 transfer
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11:25 PM9h40Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)9:05 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA26706:11 AM1h29Baltimore/Washington International Airport7:40 AMDouglas International Airport$3631One-way0 transfers
Other options
79 Carolinian10:13 AM12h32Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD10:45 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$2941One-way0 transfers
1153 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian10:58 AM11h47Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD10:45 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$3161One-way1 transfer
19 Crescent5:00 PM9h30Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD2:30 AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$7551One-way0 transfers
12:10 AM8h55Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)9:05 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1331One-way0 transfers
· 5:50 AM12h05Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)5:55 PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1411One-way1 transfer
8:55 PM11h25Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)8:20 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$1411One-way0 transfers
AA31218:16 PM1h38Baltimore/Washington International Airport9:54 PMDouglas International Airport$2741One-way0 transfers
AA121611:34 AM1h37Baltimore/Washington International Airport1:11 PMDouglas International Airport$3631One-way0 transfers
AA32937:15 AM1h38Baltimore/Washington International Airport8:53 AMDouglas International Airport$3631One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Baltimore, MD to Charlotte, NC
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This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $105 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Charlotte, NC costing on average $195 (€164).
A bus is $477 (€401) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to Charlotte, NC costing on average $566 (€476).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 31m.
Train takes on average 11h 7m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Baltimore, MD and Charlotte, NC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Baltimore/Washington International Airport and arrive in Douglas International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD and arrive in Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) and arrive in Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station).
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, psa airlines, CitizenPlane, Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Charlotte, NC by flight.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 5 direct flights per day with American Airlines, psa airlines, CitizenPlane.
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