How to travel from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC

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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 €32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 43m. 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 €32, and a train costs an average of €40.

Distance: 247 miles (398 km)

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

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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.

FlixBus
06:35AM6h15
Richmond, VA
12:50PMCharlotte, NC
$571One-way
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FlixBus
06:35AM6h15
Richmond, VA
12:50PMCharlotte, NC
$571One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
06:35AM6h15
Richmond, VA
12:50PMCharlotte, NC
$571One-way
0 transfers

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Greyhound
01:25PM7h15
Richmond, VA
08:40PMCharlotte, NC
$591One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC

Travel to Charlotte, NC 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 Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC.

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There are 3 options to travel between Richmond, VA and Charlotte, NC including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC is a bus with an average price of $41 (€32).

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

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $50 (€40).

A bus is $119 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $160 (€128).

The fastest way to travel from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 50m.

Train takes on average 7h 20m.

The distance from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC is approximately 247 miles (398 km).
The average frequency per day from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC is:
  • Around 31 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Richmond, VA to 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).
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, CoachRun to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC often also extend their vacation to go to Raleigh, NC, Washington, DC, New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, Greensboro, NC. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Charlotte, NC and these popular destinations at a great price.
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