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Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlotte, NC to Baltimore, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 8m. 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 $87, while a flight costs an average of $574.
Distance: 364 miles (587 km)
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$203 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $574 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 21m Average total duration 9h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 44m 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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Compare ways to travel from Charlotte, NC to Baltimore, MD
Compare the available ways to get from Charlotte, NC to Baltimore, MD, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Baltimore, MD:
A bus is $116 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Baltimore, MD costing on average $203 (€170).
A bus is $487 (€407) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Baltimore, MD costing on average $574 (€480).
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 21m.
Train takes on average 10h 55m.
Tickets start at around $203 (€170) compared to roughly $84 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$118 (-€99). The journey takes 10h 25m versus 6h 44m 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 Charlotte, NC to Baltimore, MD
How to get from Charlotte, NC to Baltimore, MD by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Baltimore, MD is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:45 AM10h20Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)8:05 PMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)$911One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9:45 AM10h20Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)8:05 PMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)$911One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA28558:50 PM1h27Douglas International Airport10:17 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$3981One-way0 transfers
Other options
80 Carolinian · 1180 Carolinian · 1480 Connecting Bus · 1090 Palmetto6:45 AM13h53Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC8:38 PMPennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD$1941One-way3 transfers
5:15 AM12h30Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)5:45 PMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)$1031One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM10h40Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)1:30 AMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)$1091One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:35 PM9h05Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)8:40 AMBaltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)$1151One-way0 transfers
AA228611:16 AM1h28Douglas International Airport12:44 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$3041One-way0 transfers
AA12167:16 AM1h29Douglas International Airport8:45 AMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$3041One-way0 transfers
AA131810:29 PM1h30Douglas International Airport11:59 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$3041One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Baltimore, MD:
A bus is $116 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Baltimore, MD costing on average $203 (€170).
A bus is $487 (€407) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Baltimore, MD costing on average $574 (€480).
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 21m.
Train takes on average 10h 55m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlotte, NC and Baltimore, MD as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station).
- Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Baltimore/Washington International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC and arrive in Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD.
- Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, CitizenPlane, Republic Airlines, United, psa airlines to go to Baltimore, MD by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Baltimore, MD by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Baltimore, MD by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with American Airlines, CitizenPlane, psa airlines.
- 7 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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