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

The distance between Charlotte and Orlando is around 501 miles (806km) and the quickest way to get there is to take a tram and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Charlotte to Orlando by tram, plane, 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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Tram and Plane

Take a tram to JW Clay Blvd Station then fly from Concord (USA) to Orlando Sanford (SFB).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $255
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Bus

Take the bus to Columbia and then to Orlando.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $95
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to Cary and then to Orlando.

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $125
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Drive

Drive to Orlando.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance523 miles (841km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Charlotte and Orlando

There are several options for getting from Charlotte to Orlando by tram, plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $95 and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a tram and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $255.

The distance between Charlotte and Orlando is around 501 miles (806km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 463 miles (745km)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Charlotte and Orlando by tram and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Charlotte to Orlando is to take a tram and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx $255.

The cheapest way to travel between Charlotte and Orlando, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $95 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Charlotte and Orlando. It typically takes around 15h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Charlotte to Orlando. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cary. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 50m.

Amtrak run train services between Charlotte and Orlando. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 50m, 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 Orlando. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Charlotte to Orlando. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Columbia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Charlotte and Orlando. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 55m 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 Orlando. We recommend that you take a tram to JW Clay Blvd Station then fly from Concord (USA) to Orlando Sanford (SFB). instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Orlando is Orlando International Airport (MCO) (MCO) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Orlando. Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) (SFB) and Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) (DAB) 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 Orlando. The distance is around 523 miles (841km) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Charlotte to Orlando is to take a tram and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around $255.

How do I get from Charlotte to Orlando

Compare travel optionsbetween Charlotte and Orlando

Transport options from Charlotte to Orlando
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Tram and Plane
2h 35m
$255
every 30 mins806km (501 miles)
Bus
11h 55m
$95
once daily878km (546 miles)
Train
15h 50m
$125
once daily1,274km (792 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
$52
on demand841km (523 miles)

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Airports near Orlando

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

MCO
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (14km) from Orlando
SFB
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
International Airport
Distance
18 miles (29km) from Orlando
DAB
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)
International Airport
Distance
48 miles (78km) from Orlando