How to travel from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €117. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €117, and a flight costs an average of €265.

Distance: 539 miles (868 km)

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€224

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€309

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22h 35m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.9 - 2.2kg

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2.6 - 5.2kg

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from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY

How to get from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Greyhound
02:45PM22h10
Charlotte, NC
12:55PMBuffalo, NY
$1781One-way
0 transfers

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Greyhound
02:45PM22h10
Charlotte, NC
12:55PMBuffalo, NY
$1781One-way
0 transfers

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Greyhound
02:25AM21h05
Charlotte, NC
11:30PMBuffalo, NY
$2441One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY

Travel to Buffalo, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY.

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There are 3 options to travel between Charlotte, NC and Buffalo, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY is a bus with an average price of $147 (€117).

This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY:

A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $186 (€148).

A bus is $186 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY costing on average $333 (€265).

The fastest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 34m.

Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 5m.

Train takes on average 32h 47m.

The distance from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY is approximately 539 miles (868 km).
The average frequency per day from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlotte, NC and Buffalo, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY:
  • Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC and arrive in Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY.
  • Buses mostly depart from Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Buffalo, NFTA Metro Center.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Buffalo, NY by train.
  • Travel with American Airlines, United to go to Buffalo, NY by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Buffalo, NY by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Charlotte, NC to Buffalo, NY often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Toronto, ON, Niagara Falls, NY, Newark, NJ, Chicago, IL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Buffalo, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.

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