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

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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

  2. Bus

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

  3. Bus, train

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

  4. Drive 1,146.3 mi

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

  5. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SAT - CLT
    7h 3m
    $146–509

  6. Bus via Atlanta

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

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    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, Delta, and Southwest Airlines 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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