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

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

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  1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane IAH - CLT
    5h 6m
    $136–197

  2. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2470
    20h 35m
    $169–239

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    29h 26m
    $353–788

  4. Drive 1,034.4 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Charlottecar car 1,034.4 mi
    17h 9m
    $189–273

  5. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane HOU - CLT
    6h 9m
    $204–1,004

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    22h 48m
    $156–312

  7. Bus via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Charlottebus bus Charlotte
    26h 3m
    $185–418

Houston to Charlotte by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration29h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 943.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Central Station Rusk EB to Charlotte Bus Station via Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Doraville Station, Civic Center Station, and Atlanta Downtown in around 20h 35m.

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