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What is the best way to travel from Columbus, OH to Charlotte?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to Charlotte from Columbus, OH. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
11h 25m
$74
$108
5
Flight
3h 42m
$139
$366
16

What is the cheapest way to reach Charlotte from Columbus, OH?

You can get to Charlotte with just $74 by taking a Bus from Greyhound US, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from $102
tomorrow
Friday
from $74
Saturday
Sunday
from $373
Monday
Tuesday

    Cheapest Buses today

  • Greyhound US
    23h 15m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    2:00 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $102
  • Greyhound US
    23h 10m
    0
    10:45 PM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    9:55 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $102
  • Cheapest Flights today

  • Spirit Airlines
    10h 54m
    0
    8:59 AM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    7:53 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $139
  • Spirit Airlines
    18h 7m
    0
    1:45 PM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    7:52 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $174
  • United Airlines
    6h 52m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    1:07 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $385
  • United Airlines
    3h 49m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    9:49 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $432
  • Skyscanner
    3h 42m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    2:12 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $432

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    11h 25m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:50 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $74
  • Greyhound US
    23h 15m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    2:00 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $110
  • Greyhound US
    23h 10m
    0
    10:45 PM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    9:55 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $122
  • FlixBus
    19h 35m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Columbus, OH
    University
    5:00 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $122
  • FlixBus
    19h 15m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Columbus, OH
    ABM Public Parking
    5:00 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $122
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Frontier Airlines
    6h 6m
    0
    11:28 AM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    5:34 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $167
  • Spirit Airlines
    15h 40m
    0
    4:03 PM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    7:43 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $330
  • Spirit Airlines
    6h 0m
    0
    1:45 PM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    7:45 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $353
  • United Airlines
    3h 49m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    9:49 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $461
  • United Airlines
    5h 39m
    0
    11:32 AM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    5:11 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $461

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Spirit Airlines
    12h 45m
    0
    7:08 AM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    7:53 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $373
  • Spirit Airlines
    6h 0m
    0
    1:45 PM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    7:45 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $404
  • United Airlines
    3h 49m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    9:49 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $458
  • United Airlines
    6h 52m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    1:07 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $458
  • Skyscanner
    3h 42m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    2:12 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $458

What are the fastest trips from Columbus, OH to Charlotte?

You can get to Charlotte from Columbus, OH in just 3h 42m with a Flight from Skyscanner. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 3h 42m
tomorrow
Friday
from 3h 49m
Saturday
Sunday
from 3h 42m
Monday
Tuesday

    Fastest Flights today

  • Skyscanner
    3h 42m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    2:12 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $432
  • United Airlines
    3h 49m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    9:49 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $432
  • United Airlines
    6h 52m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    1:07 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $385
  • Spirit Airlines
    10h 54m
    0
    8:59 AM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    7:53 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $139
  • Spirit Airlines
    18h 7m
    0
    1:45 PM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    7:52 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $174
  • Fastest Buses today

  • Greyhound US
    23h 10m
    0
    10:45 PM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    9:55 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $102
  • Greyhound US
    23h 15m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    2:00 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $102

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • United Airlines
    3h 49m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    9:49 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $461
  • United Airlines
    5h 39m
    0
    11:32 AM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    5:11 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $461
  • Spirit Airlines
    6h 0m
    0
    1:45 PM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    7:45 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $353
  • Frontier Airlines
    6h 6m
    0
    11:28 AM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    5:34 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $167
  • Spirit Airlines
    15h 40m
    0
    4:03 PM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    7:43 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $330
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    11h 25m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:50 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $74
  • FlixBus
    19h 15m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Columbus, OH
    ABM Public Parking
    5:00 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $122
  • FlixBus
    19h 35m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Columbus, OH
    University
    5:00 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $122
  • Greyhound US
    23h 10m
    0
    10:45 PM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    9:55 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $122
  • Greyhound US
    23h 15m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Columbus, OH
    Greyhound Bus Station
    2:00 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $110

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Skyscanner
    3h 42m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    2:12 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $458
  • United Airlines
    3h 49m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    9:49 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $458
  • Spirit Airlines
    6h 0m
    0
    1:45 PM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    7:45 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $404
  • United Airlines
    6h 52m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    1:07 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $458
  • Spirit Airlines
    12h 45m
    0
    7:08 AM
    Columbus Airport
    Columbus Airport
    7:53 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $373
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Columbus, OH to Charlotte

What are the most popular stations in Columbus, OH and Charlotte?

In Columbus, OH, you will usually depart from University, Greyhound Bus Station or ABM Public Parking, while in Charlotte you will be arriving at Queen City Dr, W Trade St or Freedom Drive 3301, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Charlotte from Columbus, OH? With 7 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Columbus, OH and Charlotte, you can pay as low as $74 with a Bus from Greyhound US.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Skyscanner: you will get to Charlotte in just 3h 42m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Columbus, OH and Charlotte are Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and Greyhound US, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Columbus, OH and Charlotte is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Upper Arlington, OH or to Charlotte Airport, and look at flights from Columbus Airport, and landing at Charlotte Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Columbus, OH to Charlotte?

The most popular companies between Columbus, OH and Charlotte, are Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and Greyhound US. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Greyhound US and FlixBus

Airlines: Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Skyscanner and 1 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Columbus, OH to Charlotte

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Columbus, OH to Charlotte. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Columbus, OH to Charlotte

How can I reach Charlotte from Columbus, OH?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Charlotte from Columbus, OH.

How far is Charlotte from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus, OH and Charlotte is 349.9 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Columbus, OH and Charlotte?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 15 kgs of CO2, a train 20 kgs, a car 96 kgs, and a flight 139 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Columbus, OH to Charlotte?

You can get to Charlotte with just $74 by taking a Bus from Greyhound US.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbus, OH to Charlotte?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Charlotte in just 3h 42m with a Flight from Skyscanner.

More routes to Columbus, OH and to Charlotte

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Columbus, OH and to Charlotte. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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