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

The distance between Charlotte and Kauai is around 4,787 miles (7,704km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 12h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Charlotte to Kauai by plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KauaiCharlotte if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Charlotte (CLT) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.

  • Duration12h 60m
  • Flight time11h 5m
  • Typical cost
    $955
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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to High Point then fly from Greensboro/High Point (GSO) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Flight time12h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $955
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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Greenville then fly from Greenville/Spartanburg (GSP) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd.

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Flight time11h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $930
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Charlotte and Kauai

There are several options for getting from Charlotte to Kauai by plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around $930 and will take around 14h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 12h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $955.

The distance between Charlotte and Kauai is around 4,787 miles (7,704km).

It takes around 12h 60m to get from Charlotte and Kauai by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Charlotte to Kauai is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 12h 60m and will set you back approx $955.

The cheapest way to travel between Charlotte and Kauai is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around $930 for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Charlotte to Kauai. We recommend that you fly from Charlotte (CLT) to Lihue (LIH) then take the bus to Elepaio Rd/Io Rd. instead which will take 12h 60m.

The closest major airport to Kauai is Lihue Airport (LIH) (LIH) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Kauai. Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) (HNL) and Molokai Airport (MKK) (MKK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Charlotte to Kauai is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 60m and will usually cost around $955.

How do I get from Charlotte to Kauai

Compare travel optionsbetween Charlotte and Kauai

Transport options from Charlotte to Kauai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
12h 60m
$955
hourly7,704km (4,787 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus
15h 40m
$955
hourly8,136km (5,055 miles)
Bus and Plane
14h 50m
$930
4 times a day7,762km (4,823 miles)

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Airports near Kauai

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

LIH
Lihue Airport (LIH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14 miles (23km) from Kauai
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
International Airport
Distance
116 miles (187km) from Kauai
MKK
Molokai Airport (MKK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
170 miles (274km) from Kauai