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Compare bus and train for Charlotte, NC to Greensboro, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Greensboro, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF20, while a bus costs an average of CHF22.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF20 Average price Cheapest | CHF22 Average price | CHF16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Greensboro, NC:
A train is CHF2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charlotte, NC to Greensboro, NC costing on average CHF22.
Other travel options to Greensboro, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
Tickets start at around CHF20 compared to roughly CHF16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-4.96. The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 25m 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 Greensboro, NC
How to get from Charlotte, NC to Greensboro, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Greensboro, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3174 NA1:45 PM2h40Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC4:25 PMGreensboro Station, Greensboro, NCCHF131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
3174 NA1:45 PM2h40Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC4:25 PMGreensboro Station, Greensboro, NCCHF131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
78 Piedmont9:30 PM1h29Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC10:59 PMGreensboro Station, Greensboro, NCCHF221One-way0 transfers
Other options
76 Piedmont6:15 PM1h32Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC7:47 PMGreensboro Station, Greensboro, NCCHF221One-way0 transfers
80 Carolinian6:45 AM1h35Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC8:20 AMGreensboro Station, Greensboro, NCCHF221One-way0 transfers
72 Piedmont11:30 AM1h35Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC1:05 PMGreensboro Station, Greensboro, NCCHF221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:35 PM1h35Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)1:10 AMGreensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NCCHF181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 PM1h40Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)8:10 PMGreensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NCCHF181One-way0 transfers
9:45 AM1h35Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)11:20 AMGreensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NCCHF201One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Charlotte, NC to Greensboro, NC
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Greensboro, NC:
A train is CHF2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charlotte, NC to Greensboro, NC costing on average CHF22.
Other travel options to Greensboro, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlotte, NC and Greensboro, NC as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC and arrive in Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Greensboro, NC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Greensboro, NC by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 6 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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