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 $39. 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 $39, and a train costs an average of $49.

Distance: 247 miles (398 km)

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from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
11:25AM6h00
Richmond, North Parham Road / Fordson Road (Park & Ride), VA
05:25PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$641One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak79 Carolinian
03:24PM7h21
Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
10:45PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
$561One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

American AirlinesAA2317
01:24PM1h25
Richmond International Airport
02:49PMDouglas International Airport
$7941One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak94 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent
11:06AM15h24
Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
02:30AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
$2311One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak98 Silver Meteor · 19 Crescent
03:52AM22h38
Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
02:30AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
$2741One-way
1 transfer
Greyhoundundefined · undefined
09:25AM7h15
Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
04:40PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$681One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
11:40AM8h00
Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
07:40PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$681One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:35AM6h30
Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
11:05AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$691One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA3118
05:01PM1h28
Richmond International Airport
06:29PMDouglas International Airport
$6151One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA2054
08:13PM1h31
Richmond International Airport
09:44PMDouglas International Airport
$6151One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA2681
06:14AM1h27
Richmond International Airport
07:41AMDouglas International Airport
$6151One-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 $39 (€32).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $49 (€40).

A bus is $117 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $156 (€126).

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 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC:
  • 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).
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 Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, CoachRun to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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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