The distance between Buffalo and Charlotte is around 658 miles (1,059km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 11h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Buffalo to Charlotte by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Akron OH then Charleston WV and then to Charlotte.
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Take the train to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station and then to Charlotte Amtrak Station.
There are several options for getting from Buffalo to Charlotte by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $150 and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 11h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $65.
The distance between Buffalo and Charlotte is around 658 miles (1,059km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 540 miles (868km)
It takes around 15h 15m to get from Buffalo and Charlotte by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Buffalo to Charlotte is to drive which takes around 11h 10m and will set you back approx $65.
The cheapest way to travel between Buffalo and Charlotte, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $150 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Buffalo and Charlotte. It typically takes around 20h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Buffalo to Charlotte. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 20h 30m.
Amtrak run train services between Buffalo and Charlotte. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 20h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Buffalo and Charlotte. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Buffalo to Charlotte. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Akron OH and Charleston WV. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 15m.
Barons Bus and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Buffalo and Charlotte. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Buffalo to Charlotte. We recommend that you take the bus to Akron OH then Charleston WV and then to Charlotte. instead which will take 15h 15m.
The closest major airport to Charlotte is Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) (CLT) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Charlotte. Concord Regional Airport (USA) (USA) and Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) (GSO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Buffalo and Charlotte. The distance is around 658 miles (1,059km) by road and it will take around 11h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Buffalo to Charlotte is to take the bus which takes, on average, 15h 15m and will usually cost around $150.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 15h 15m | $150 | once daily | 1,243km (772 miles) |
Train | 20h 30m | $155 | every 20 mins | 1,668km (1,037 miles) |
Drive | 11h 10m | $65 | on demand | 1,059km (658 miles) |
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The following major airports near Charlotte offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.