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Compare bus, train, 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 $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 31m. 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 $43, and a flight costs an average of $158.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$74 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $421 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Richmond, VA:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $74 (€59).
A bus is $352 (€281) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $421 (€336).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
Train takes on average 6h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA
How to get from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- FlixBus11:40 AM7h00Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)6:40 PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$731One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
5:20 AM8h40Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)2:00 PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$691One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA26791:35 PM1h15Douglas International Airport2:50 PMRichmond International Airport$6251One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 80 Carolinian6:45 AM7h12Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC1:57 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$741One-way0 transfers
- 20 Crescent · 95 Northeast Regional5:31 AM11h16Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC4:47 PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA$1541One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus2:10 PM6h00Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)8:10 PMRichmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA$721One-way0 transfers
- 9:20 AM6h40Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)4:00 PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$821One-way0 transfers
- 1:20 PM7h40Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)9:00 PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA$761One-way0 transfers
- AA267611:21 AM1h16Douglas International Airport12:37 PMRichmond International Airport$6251One-way0 transfers
- AA26614:15 PM1h15Douglas International Airport5:30 PMRichmond International Airport$6251One-way0 transfers
- AA26646:13 PM1h16Douglas International Airport7:29 PMRichmond International Airport$6251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $74 (€59).
A bus is $352 (€281) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $421 (€336).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
Train takes on average 6h 30m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 12 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, United to go to Richmond, VA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Charlotte Area Transit System to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 6 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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