How to travel from New Orleans to Charlotte, United States of America

The distance between New Orleans and Charlotte is around 686 miles (1,104km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from New Orleans to Charlotte 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 Baton Rouge then fly from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Charlotte (CLT).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $505
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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta - Marta Civic Center Station and then to Charlotte.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $86
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Charlotte Amtrak Station.

  • Duration17h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $100
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Drive

Drive to Charlotte.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Distance712 miles (1,145km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between New Orleans and Charlotte

There are several options for getting from New Orleans to Charlotte by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $86 and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $505.

The distance between New Orleans and Charlotte is around 686 miles (1,104km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 649 miles (1,044km)

It takes around 4hrs to get from New Orleans and Charlotte by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from New Orleans to Charlotte is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx $505.

The cheapest way to travel between New Orleans and Charlotte, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $86 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between New Orleans and Charlotte. It typically takes around 17h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between New Orleans and Charlotte with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 17h 20m.

Amtrak run train services between New Orleans and Charlotte. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 17h 20m, 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 New Orleans and Charlotte. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from New Orleans to Charlotte. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Atlanta - Marta Civic Center Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

Megabus, Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between New Orleans and Charlotte. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from New Orleans to Charlotte. We recommend that you take the bus to Baton Rouge then fly from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Charlotte (CLT). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 New Orleans and Charlotte. The distance is around 712 miles (1,145km) by road and it will take around 11h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from New Orleans to Charlotte is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around $505.

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Compare travel optionsbetween New Orleans and Charlotte

Transport options from New Orleans to Charlotte
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
4hrs
$505
5 times a week1,241km (771 miles)
Bus to Biloxi Transit Center, Fly4h 10m
$420
6 times a week1,107km (688 miles)
Bus to Mobile, Fly4h 60m
$475
twice daily1,104km (686 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 15m
$86
4 times a week1,160km (721 miles)
Bus via Atlanta13h 45m
$115
twice daily1,211km (752 miles)
Train
17h 20m
$100
twice daily1,248km (775 miles)
Drive
11h 50m
$71
on demand1,145km (712 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