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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 €35. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 36m. 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 €35, and a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€72 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest |
7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration Fastest 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.

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FAQs: Travel from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $50 (€40).
A bus is $240 (€191) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $284 (€226).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
Train takes on average 7h 19m.
- Around 19 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.
- 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 FlixBus, Greyhound, Charlotte Area Transit System to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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