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Compare bus, train, and flight for Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 44m. 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 $40, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$87 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration Fastest 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $87 (€70).
A bus is $373 (€299) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $440 (€352).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 44m.
Train takes on average 7h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC
How to get from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Fastest
AA10635:05 AM1h17Richmond International Airport6:22 AMDouglas International Airport$5441One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 94 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent11:06 AM15h24Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA2:30 AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$2711One-way1 transfer
- 98 Silver Meteor · 19 Crescent3:52 AM22h38Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA2:30 AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$3241One-way1 transfer
- 11:40 AM8h00Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA7:40 PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$631One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:35 AM6h30Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA11:05 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$691One-way0 transfers
- 3:35 AM5h55Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA9:30 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$711One-way0 transfers
- AA26699:49 AM1h26Richmond International Airport11:15 AMDouglas International Airport$5441One-way0 transfers
- AA26616:21 PM1h31Richmond International Airport7:52 PMDouglas International Airport$5441One-way0 transfers
- AA26648:19 PM1h31Richmond International Airport9:50 PMDouglas International Airport$5441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $87 (€70).
A bus is $373 (€299) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $440 (€352).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 44m.
Train takes on average 7h 27m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, VA and Charlotte, NC as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Richmond International Airport and arrive in Douglas International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA and arrive in Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, CoachRun to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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