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San Francisco to Charlotte

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$433.73–$765.41
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
8h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$892.98
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$484.76–$956.76

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
7h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$433.73
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$382.71–$586.82
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
7h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.68–$523.03
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
7h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$408.22–$637.84

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$892.98

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$574.06
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
8h 42m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$293.41–$829.20
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$255.14–$701.63
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$892.98

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.76–$82.92
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cary
Ave. Duration:
24h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.43–$369.95
Train from Cary to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.96–$108.43

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas
Ave. Duration:
28h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$637.84
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
18h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.78–$382.71
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.14–$153.08

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.99–$127.57

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Chicago to N
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.99–$89.30
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chillicothe
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.49–$42.10
Bus from Chillicothe to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.92–$102.05

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Charlotte?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Charlotte is to fly which costs $86.96 - $326.09 and takes 7h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Charlotte?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Charlotte is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $86.96 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Charlotte?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Charlotte?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Richmond, Chicago Union Station and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 11h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Charlotte?

The distance between San Francisco and Charlotte is 3723 km. The road distance is 4356.2 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Charlotte without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Charlotte without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs $195.65 - $1195.65 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Charlotte?

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from San Francisco to Charlotte, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Charlotte bus from?

San Francisco to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Charlotte train from?

San Francisco to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Charlotte?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Charlotte is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $86.96 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 14h, you could also train, which costs $293.48 - $1086.96 and takes 3 days 11h.

Where does the San Francisco to Charlotte bus arrive?

San Francisco to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Charlotte?

Charlotte is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 05:49 in San Francisco and 08:49 in Charlotte.

Where does the San Francisco to Charlotte train arrive?

San Francisco to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Charlotte?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Charlotte is 4356 km. It takes approximately 43h 18m to drive from San Francisco to Charlotte.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Charlotte?

Book your San Francisco to Charlotte bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Charlotte?

There are 672+ hotels available in Charlotte. Prices start at $51.78 per night.
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