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What is the best way to travel from Charlotte to Detroit?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to Detroit from Charlotte. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
14h 55m
$107
$201
10
Flight
1h 56m
$79
$198
21

What is the cheapest way to reach Detroit from Charlotte?

You can get to Detroit with just $79 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Friday
from $279
Saturday
from $162
Sunday
from $126
Monday
from $123
Tuesday
from $87
Wednesday
from $107
Thursday
from $79

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    33h 25m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    9:05 AM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $279
  • Greyhound US
    28h 35m
    0
    6:20 PM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    10:55 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $325
  • FlixBus
    28h 50m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    10:55 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $346

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Spirit Airlines
    11h 8m
    0
    11:08 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    10:16 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $162
  • Spirit Airlines
    23h 58m
    0
    9:34 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    9:32 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $162
  • Frontier Airlines
    12h 32m
    0
    10:22 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    10:54 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $165
  • Frontier Airlines
    27h 44m
    0
    3:46 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    7:30 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $166
  • Skyscanner
    4h 1m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    10:01 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $412

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    14h 55m
    0
    2:50 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    5:45 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $126
  • Greyhound US
    21h 5m
    0
    12:50 PM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    9:55 AM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $156
  • FlixBus
    27h 0m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    9:55 AM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $182
  • FlixBus
    28h 50m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    10:55 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $273

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    14h 55m
    0
    2:50 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    5:45 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $123
  • Greyhound US
    24h 45m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    10:55 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $154
  • FlixBus
    28h 50m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    10:55 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $173
  • FlixBus
    27h 0m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    9:55 AM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $174
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Frontier Airlines
    19h 57m
    0
    5:56 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    1:53 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $138
  • Frontier Airlines
    22h 30m
    0
    9:43 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    8:13 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $138
  • Spirit Airlines
    11h 55m
    0
    9:38 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    9:33 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $162
  • Spirit Airlines
    9h 45m
    0
    2:57 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    12:42 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $178
  • Skyscanner
    4h 1m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    10:01 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $444

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Frontier Airlines
    17h 58m
    0
    7:46 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    1:44 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $87
  • Frontier Airlines
    1h 56m
    0
    9:24 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    11:20 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $128
  • Spirit Airlines
    11h 55m
    0
    9:38 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    9:33 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $162
  • Spirit Airlines
    9h 45m
    0
    2:57 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    12:42 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $178
  • Skyscanner
    4h 1m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    10:01 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $413

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    14h 55m
    0
    2:50 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    5:45 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $107
  • Greyhound US
    21h 5m
    0
    12:50 PM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    9:55 AM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $192
  • Greyhound US
    24h 25m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    10:55 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $194
  • FlixBus
    28h 50m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    10:55 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $194
  • FlixBus
    27h 0m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    9:55 AM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $223

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Frontier Airlines
    1h 56m
    0
    9:24 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    11:20 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $79
  • Frontier Airlines
    8h 49m
    0
    12:17 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    9:06 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $105
  • Spirit Airlines
    12h 34m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    7:34 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $151
  • Spirit Airlines
    11h 55m
    0
    9:38 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    9:33 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $151
  • Skyscanner
    6h 15m
    0
    11:02 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    5:17 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $389

What are the fastest trips from Charlotte to Detroit?

You can get to Detroit from Charlotte in just 1h 56m with a Flight from Frontier Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Friday
from 28h 35m
Saturday
from 4h 1m
Sunday
from 14h 55m
Monday
from 4h 1m
Tuesday
from 1h 56m
Wednesday
from 14h 55m
Thursday
from 1h 56m

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    28h 35m
    0
    6:20 PM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    10:55 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $325
  • FlixBus
    28h 50m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    10:55 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $346
  • FlixBus
    33h 25m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    9:05 AM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $279

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Skyscanner
    4h 1m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    10:01 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $412
  • Spirit Airlines
    11h 8m
    0
    11:08 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    10:16 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $162
  • Frontier Airlines
    12h 32m
    0
    10:22 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    10:54 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $165
  • Spirit Airlines
    23h 58m
    0
    9:34 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    9:32 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $162
  • Frontier Airlines
    27h 44m
    0
    3:46 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    7:30 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $166

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    14h 55m
    0
    2:50 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    5:45 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $126
  • Greyhound US
    21h 5m
    0
    12:50 PM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    9:55 AM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $156
  • FlixBus
    27h 0m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    9:55 AM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $182
  • FlixBus
    28h 50m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    10:55 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $273

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Skyscanner
    4h 1m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    10:01 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $444
  • Spirit Airlines
    9h 45m
    0
    2:57 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    12:42 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $178
  • Spirit Airlines
    11h 55m
    0
    9:38 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    9:33 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $162
  • Frontier Airlines
    19h 57m
    0
    5:56 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    1:53 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $138
  • Frontier Airlines
    22h 30m
    0
    9:43 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    8:13 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $138
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    14h 55m
    0
    2:50 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    5:45 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $123
  • Greyhound US
    24h 45m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    10:55 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $154
  • FlixBus
    27h 0m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    9:55 AM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $174
  • FlixBus
    28h 50m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    10:55 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $173

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Frontier Airlines
    1h 56m
    0
    9:24 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    11:20 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $128
  • Skyscanner
    4h 1m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    10:01 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $413
  • Spirit Airlines
    9h 45m
    0
    2:57 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    12:42 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $178
  • Spirit Airlines
    11h 55m
    0
    9:38 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    9:33 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $162
  • Frontier Airlines
    17h 58m
    0
    7:46 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    1:44 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $87

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    14h 55m
    0
    2:50 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    5:45 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $107
  • Greyhound US
    21h 5m
    0
    12:50 PM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    9:55 AM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $192
  • Greyhound US
    24h 25m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    10:55 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $194
  • FlixBus
    27h 0m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    9:55 AM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $223
  • FlixBus
    28h 50m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    10:55 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $194

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Frontier Airlines
    1h 56m
    0
    9:24 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    11:20 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $79
  • Skyscanner
    6h 15m
    0
    11:02 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    5:17 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $389
  • Frontier Airlines
    8h 49m
    0
    12:17 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    9:06 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $105
  • Spirit Airlines
    11h 55m
    0
    9:38 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    9:33 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $151
  • Spirit Airlines
    12h 34m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    7:34 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $151
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Charlotte to Detroit

What are the most popular stations in Charlotte and Detroit?

In Charlotte, you will usually depart from Freedom Drive 3301, W Trade St or Church St, while in Detroit you will be arriving at Central Bus Station, Amtrak or Park Avenue, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Detroit from Charlotte? With 5 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Charlotte and Detroit, you can pay as low as $79 with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Frontier Airlines: you will get to Detroit in just 1h 56m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Charlotte and Detroit are Greyhound US, FlixBus and Spirit Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Charlotte and Detroit is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Charlotte Airport or to Windsor, ON, and look at flights from Charlotte Airport, and landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Charlotte to Detroit?

The most popular companies between Charlotte and Detroit, are Greyhound US, FlixBus and Spirit Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Greyhound US and FlixBus

Airlines: Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Skyscanner

All you need to know when you travel from Charlotte to Detroit

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Charlotte to Detroit. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Charlotte to Detroit

How can I reach Detroit from Charlotte?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Detroit from Charlotte.

How far is Detroit from Charlotte?

The distance between Charlotte and Detroit is 507.2 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Charlotte and Detroit?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 22 kgs of CO2, a train 29 kgs, a car 139 kgs, and a flight 201 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Charlotte to Detroit?

You can get to Detroit with just $79 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlotte to Detroit?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Detroit in just 1h 56m with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

More routes to Charlotte and to Detroit

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Charlotte and to Detroit. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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