What is the distance between Columbus and Charlotte?

The distance separating Columbus and Charlotte is 348 miles (561 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Columbus to Charlotte?

If you're headed to Charlotte from Columbus, chances are that your bus will leave from Columbus Bus Station and arrive at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Columbus to Charlotte from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Columbus to Charlotte on November 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	2:45pm	Columbus Bus Station	23h 20m	2:05pm	Charlotte (Uptown)	No tags
	Bus	12:25am	Columbus Bus Station	11h 25m	11:50am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:25am	Columbus (Ohio State University)	19h 35m	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	100 E Rich St	19h 15m	5:00am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:45pm	Columbus Bus Station	23h 10m	9:55pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	No tags

Get from Columbus to Charlotte

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

19h 30mAverage Duration

347 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,367 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Columbus Charlotte recent customer reviews

It was great

Tonia J.

August 11, 2019

Absolutely AWFUL

Savannah N.

May 29, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,278 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Charlotte?

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

Stops in Charlotte

A - Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company

B - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

C - Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station

D - Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop

E - 4127 Glenwood Dr

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbus, OH to Charlotte, NC by bus

What is the distance between Columbus and Charlotte?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $59

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Columbus, OH to Charlotte, NC, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $59 to $99 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $59 which is on 2025-11-13.