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

The distance between Denver and Charlotte is around 1,560 miles (2,510km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 1h.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Denver 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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Bus

Take the bus to Columbus and then to Charlotte.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $245
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station then Charlottesville and then to Charlotte Amtrak Station.

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

Drive to Charlotte.

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

There are several options for getting from Denver to Charlotte by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $245 and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 1h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $155.

The distance between Denver and Charlotte is around 1,560 miles (2,510km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,355 miles (2,181km)

It takes around 1 day 14h to get from Denver and Charlotte by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Denver to Charlotte is to drive which takes around 1 day 1h and will set you back approx $155.

The cheapest way to travel between Denver and Charlotte, 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 Denver and Charlotte. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs 6 times a week.

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

Amtrak run train services between Denver and Charlotte. 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 Denver and Charlotte. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Denver to Charlotte. 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 14h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Denver and Charlotte. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Denver to Charlotte. We recommend that you take the bus to Columbus and then to Charlotte. instead which will take 1 day 14h.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Denver and Charlotte. 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 Denver to Charlotte is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 14h and will usually cost around $245.

How do I get from Denver to Charlotte

Compare travel optionsbetween Denver and Charlotte

Transport options from Denver to Charlotte
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 14h
$245
once daily2,872km (1,784 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 Charlotte

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

CLT
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT)
International Airport
Distance
5 miles (8km) from Charlotte
USA
Concord Regional Airport (USA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13 miles (21km) from Charlotte
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
International Airport
Distance
79 miles (127km) from Charlotte