How to travel from San Jose to Charlotte, United States of America

The distance between San Jose and Charlotte is around 2,666 miles (4,290km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 18h.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from San Jose 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Las Vegas Downtown then Columbus and then to Charlotte.

  • Duration2 days 18h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $370
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Train

Take the train to Los Angeles then New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and then to Charlotte Amtrak Station.

  • Duration3 days 1h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $385
🚀 Fastest
3
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Drive

Drive to Charlotte.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Distance2,666 miles (4,290km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Jose and Charlotte

There are several options for getting from San Jose to Charlotte by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $370 and will take around 2 days 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 18h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $265.

The distance between San Jose and Charlotte is around 2,666 miles (4,290km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,273 miles (3,658km)

It takes around 2 days 18h to get from San Jose and Charlotte by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 18h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Jose to Charlotte is to drive which takes around 1 day 18h and will set you back approx $265.

The cheapest way to travel between San Jose and Charlotte, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $370 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Jose and Charlotte. It typically takes around 3 days 1h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Jose to Charlotte. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Los Angeles and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 1h.

Amtrak run train services between San Jose and Charlotte. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 3 days 1h, 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 San Jose and Charlotte. It typically takes around 2 days 18h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Jose to Charlotte. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Las Vegas Downtown, NB Main after Fremont and Columbus. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 18h.

Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between San Jose and Charlotte. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 2 days 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Jose to Charlotte. We recommend that you take the bus to Las Vegas Downtown then Columbus and then to Charlotte. instead which will take 2 days 18h.

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 San Jose and Charlotte. The distance is around 2,666 miles (4,290km) by road and it will take around 1 day 18h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Jose to Charlotte is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2 days 18h and will usually cost around $370.

How do I get from San Jose to Charlotte

Compare travel optionsbetween San Jose and Charlotte

Transport options from San Jose to Charlotte
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2 days 18h
$370
6 times a week4,976km (3,092 miles)
Train
3 days 1h
$385
6 times a week5,123km (3,184 miles)
Drive
1 day 18h
$265
on demand4,290km (2,666 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