There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Detroit
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Detroit (DTW)plane CLT - DTW
4h 32m$104–604Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
15h 10m$100–190Drive 608.1 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Detroitcar 608.1 mi
10h 59m$111–161Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to High Pointtrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Detroit (DTW)plane GSO - DTW
6h 31m$143–676Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane CLT - CLE
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
7h 38m$139–705
Charlotte to Detroit by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Detroit is to bus which costs $100 - $190 and takes 15h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $100 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Charlotte Bus Station station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 10m.
The distance between Charlotte and Detroit is 533 miles. The road distance is 611.7 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 15h 10m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Charlotte to Detroit, including transfers.
Charlotte to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 15h 10m.
Charlotte to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Detroit is 612 miles. It takes approximately 10h 59m to drive from Charlotte to Detroit.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Detroit (DTW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–190 and the journey takes 15h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Detroit via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Detroit via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Detroit via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to High Point
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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