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How to get fromAustin to Charlotteby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Charlotte by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)planeAUS - CLT
    4h 47m
    $74–415

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to Charlottebus
    25h 28m
    $319–491

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus StationbusFlixBus 2211
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak StationtrainCrescent
    29h 36m
    $183–518

  4. Drive 1,146.3 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Charlottecar1,146.3 mi
    20h 19m
    $210–303

  5. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlottebus
    26h 17m
    $232–388

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    39h 32m
    $202–590

Austin to Charlotte by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration29h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to Trade St & College St via Hyatt Regency Houston, Louisiana St @ Lamar St, Memorial Dr @ Houston Ave, Dwntwn Line End, Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Tryon St & Mellow Dr in around 25h 28m.

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