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

The distance between Charlotte and Denver is around 1,405 miles (2,261km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Charlotte to Denver by bus, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the bus to Greenville SC then fly from Greenville/Spartanburg (GSP) to Denver (DEN).

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time4h 5m
  • Typical cost
    $445
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Bus

Take the bus to Columbus and then to Denver.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $245
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to Charlottesville then Chicago Union Station and then to Denver.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $280
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Drive

Drive to Denver.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance1,560 miles (2,510km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Charlotte and Denver

There are several options for getting from Charlotte to Denver by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $245 and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $445.

The distance between Charlotte and Denver is around 1,405 miles (2,261km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,355 miles (2,181km)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Charlotte and Denver by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Charlotte to Denver is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx $445.

The cheapest way to travel between Charlotte and Denver, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $245 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Charlotte and Denver. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Charlotte to Denver. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Charlottesville and Chicago Union Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 20h.

Amtrak run train services between Charlotte and Denver. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 20h, 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 Denver. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Charlotte to Denver. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Columbus. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Charlotte and Denver. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 15h 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 Denver. We recommend that you take the bus to Greenville SC then fly from Greenville/Spartanburg (GSP) to Denver (DEN). instead which will take 6h 25m.

The closest major airport to Denver is Denver International Airport (DEN) (DEN) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Denver. Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) (COS) and Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS) (CYS) 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 Denver. The distance is around 1,560 miles (2,510km) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Charlotte to Denver is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around $445.

How do I get from Charlotte to Denver

Compare travel optionsbetween Charlotte and Denver

Transport options from Charlotte to Denver
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
6h 25m
$445
4 times a day2,261km (1,405 miles)
Bus
1 day 15h
$245
once daily2,858km (1,776 miles)
Train
1 day 20h
$280
6 times a week3,374km (2,096 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
$155
on demand2,510km (1,560 miles)

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Airports near Denver

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

DEN
Denver International Airport (DEN)
International Airport
Distance
18 miles (29km) from Denver
COS
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
66 miles (107km) from Denver
CYS
Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98 miles (158km) from Denver