How to travel from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA

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Travel Information between Charlotte, NC and Richmond, VA

Distance247 miles (398 km)
Available travel modesBus, train or flight
Ticket price range$38 - $164
Cheapest modeBus • $38 (€34) • 5 h 40 min
Fastest modeFlight • $164 (€148) • 1 h 7 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, American Airlines or Amtrak

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 247 miles (398 km) from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, American Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA.

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from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA

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

Our recommendation

bus

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
02:00PM6h15
Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
08:15PMRichmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA
$731One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
02:00PM6h15
Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
08:15PMRichmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA
$731One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

American AirlinesAA2654
01:05PM1h11
Douglas International Airport
02:16PMRichmond International Airport
$6051One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak80 Carolinian
06:45AM7h19
Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
02:04PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
$901One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak20 Crescent · 95 Northeast Regional
05:31AM11h16
Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
04:47PMStaples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
$2381One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
11:40AM7h00
Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
06:40PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
$781One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
09:45AM6h05
Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
03:50PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
$901One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
01:20PM7h40
Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
09:00PMRichmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
$791One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA2843
03:25PM1h12
Douglas International Airport
04:37PMRichmond International Airport
$5801One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA1946
08:15PM1h13
Douglas International Airport
09:28PMRichmond International Airport
$5801One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA3439 · UA4472
10:00AM3h57
Douglas International Airport
01:57PMRichmond International Airport
$5921One-way
1 transfer

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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.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel between Charlotte, NC and Richmond, VA including taking a bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $38 (€34) compared to other travel options to Richmond, VA:

Taking a bus costs $126 (€114) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $164 (€148) for the same trip.

Taking a bus costs $5 (€4) less than taking a train, which costs on average $42 (€38) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Richmond, VA from Charlotte, NC is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 7 min.

Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:

Getting to Richmond, VA by bus takes 5 h 40 min on average.

Taking a train requires on average 7 h 19 min of travel time.

Richmond, VA is approximately 247 miles (398 km) away from Charlotte, NC.

The average frequency per day from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA is:

  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Richmond, VA from Charlotte, NC as scheduled services by bus, train or 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:

    The following travel companies offer services from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA:

    • FlixBus or Greyhound can take you to Richmond, VA by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Greyhound from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA for $38 (€34).
    • Travel with American Airlines for flights to Richmond, VA. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for American Airlines Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA tickets on Omio for $164 (€148).
    • Amtrak can get you to Richmond, VA by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA for $42 (€38) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA with the following travel companies:

    • Direct buses with FlixBus or Greyhound with 11 direct buses per day.
    • Direct flight available with 5 direct flights per day.
    • Direct trains with with 1 direct train per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Richmond, VA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA.

    Many of our customers traveling from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA don't make Richmond, VA their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Richmond, VA are New York, NY, Washington, DC, Alexandria, VA, Charlottesville, VA or Norfolk, VA, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Richmond, VA to any of these top destinations today!
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