How to travel from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a train costs an average of €39.

Distance: 247 miles (398 km)

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from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA

How to get from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.

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

Greyhound
07:45PM8h10
Charlotte, NC
03:55AMRichmond, VA
$441One-way
0 transfers

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Greyhound
07:45PM8h10
Charlotte, NC
03:55AMRichmond, VA
$441One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
05:10AM5h40
Charlotte, NC
10:50AMRichmond, VA
$661One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
03:40PM6h55
Charlotte, NC
10:35PMRichmond, VA
$541One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:00PM6h15
Charlotte, NC
12:15AMRichmond, VA
$631One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:05PM7h10
Charlotte, NC
05:15AMRichmond, VA
$651One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA

Travel to Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Charlotte, NC and Richmond, VA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA is a bus with an average price of $43 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA:

A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $49 (€39).

A bus is $116 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $159 (€126).

The fastest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 9m.

Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 40m.

Train takes on average 7h 12m.

The distance from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA is approximately 247 miles (398 km).
The average frequency per day from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlotte, NC and Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Richmond International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC and arrive in Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Charlotte Area Transit System to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, New York, NY, Alexandria, VA, Charlottesville, VA, Norfolk, VA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Richmond, VA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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