How to travel from Charlotte to Austin, United States of America

The distance between Charlotte and Austin is around 1,209 miles (1,946km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 19h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Charlotte to Austin 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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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta - Peachtree St then Houston and then to Austin Downtown.

  • Duration24h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $170
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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal then San Antonio Amtrak Station and then to Austin.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $215
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Austin.

  • Duration19h 50m
  • Distance1,209 miles (1,946km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Charlotte and Austin

There are several options for getting from Charlotte to Austin by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $170 and will take around 24h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 19h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $120.

The distance between Charlotte and Austin is around 1,209 miles (1,946km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,038 miles (1,671km)

It takes around 24h 50m to get from Charlotte and Austin by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Charlotte to Austin is to drive which takes around 19h 50m and will set you back approx $120.

The cheapest way to travel between Charlotte and Austin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $170 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Charlotte and Austin. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Charlotte to Austin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and San Antonio Amtrak Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Amtrak run train services between Charlotte and Austin. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 12h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Charlotte and Austin. It typically takes around 24h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Charlotte to Austin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ashley Rd & Freedom Dr, Atlanta - Peachtree St, Houston and Houston Downtown. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 24h 50m.

Eagle Bus, Greyhound USA, Flixbus USA and Megabus run regular bus services between Charlotte and Austin. Buses run twice daily and take around 24h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Charlotte to Austin. We recommend that you take the bus to Atlanta - Peachtree St then Houston and then to Austin Downtown. instead which will take 24h 50m.

The closest major airport to Austin is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) (AUS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Austin. San Antonio International Airport (SAT) (SAT) and Easterwood Airport (CLL) (CLL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Charlotte and Austin. The distance is around 1,209 miles (1,946km) by road and it will take around 19h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Charlotte to Austin is to take the bus which takes, on average, 24h 50m and will usually cost around $170.

How do I get from Charlotte to Austin

Compare travel optionsbetween Charlotte and Austin

Transport options from Charlotte to Austin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
24h 50m
$170
twice daily2,061km (1,280 miles)
Bus via Atlanta GA1 day 1h
$190
once daily2,061km (1,281 miles)
Train
1 day 12h
$215
6 times a week2,302km (1,431 miles)
Drive
19h 50m
$120
on demand1,946km (1,209 miles)

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Airports near Austin

The following major airports near Austin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

AUS
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
International Airport
Distance
7 miles (11km) from Austin
SAT
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
International Airport
Distance
68 miles (109km) from Austin
CLL
Easterwood Airport (CLL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85 miles (137km) from Austin