How to get from Detroit to Charlotte

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

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Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
15h 35m
$74
$116
6
Flight
7h 11m
$60
$189
15

What is the cheapest way to reach Charlotte from Detroit?

You can get to Charlotte with just $60 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.

Saturday
from $83
Sunday
from $78
Monday
from $60
Tuesday
Wednesday
from $79
Thursday
Friday
from $78

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    15h 40m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    11:55 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $83
  • Greyhound US
    22h 30m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $172
  • Greyhound US
    26h 40m
    0
    10:05 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    12:45 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $173

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    15h 40m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    11:55 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $78
  • Greyhound US
    22h 30m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $119
  • Greyhound US
    26h 40m
    0
    10:05 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    12:45 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $120
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Frontier Airlines
    15h 25m
    0
    6:12 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    9:37 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $79
  • Spirit Airlines
    13h 55m
    0
    7:42 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    9:37 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $95
  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 11m
    0
    10:36 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    5:47 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $107
  • Spirit Airlines
    8h 3m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    2:03 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $163
  • Skyscanner
    7h 14m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    1:14 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $430

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Frontier Airlines
    25h 34m
    0
    11:07 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    12:41 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $60
  • Spirit Airlines
    17h 19m
    0
    9:28 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    2:47 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $61
  • Spirit Airlines
    15h 34m
    0
    9:28 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    1:02 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $78
  • Frontier Airlines
    15h 38m
    0
    6:12 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    9:50 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $79
  • United Airlines
    7h 28m
    0
    9:03 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    4:31 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $390
  • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    15h 40m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    11:55 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $74
  • Greyhound US
    29h 50m
    0
    10:05 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    3:55 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $107
  • Greyhound US
    28h 5m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    11:35 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $109

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Spirit Airlines
    15h 34m
    0
    9:28 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    1:02 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $79
  • Spirit Airlines
    17h 19m
    0
    9:28 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    2:47 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $79
  • Skyscanner
    7h 14m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    1:14 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $384
  • United Airlines
    7h 31m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    4:31 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $384
  • United Airlines
    7h 29m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    9:59 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $384
  • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    15h 40m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    11:55 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $86
  • Greyhound US
    22h 30m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $154
  • Greyhound US
    26h 40m
    0
    10:05 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    12:45 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $169

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    15h 35m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    11:50 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $78
  • Greyhound US
    22h 30m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $109
  • Greyhound US
    22h 20m
    0
    6:40 AM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    5:00 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $112
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Frontier Airlines
    13h 15m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    8:00 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $111
  • Frontier Airlines
    12h 20m
    0
    9:18 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    9:38 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $111
  • Spirit Airlines
    8h 3m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    2:03 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $121
  • Spirit Airlines
    8h 47m
    0
    11:13 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    8:00 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $185
  • Skyscanner
    7h 14m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    1:14 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $402

What are the fastest trips from Detroit to Charlotte?

You can get to Charlotte from Detroit in just 7h 11m 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.

Saturday
from 15h 40m
Sunday
from 7h 11m
Monday
from 7h 28m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 7h 14m
Thursday
Friday
from 7h 14m

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    15h 40m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    11:55 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $83
  • Greyhound US
    22h 30m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $172
  • Greyhound US
    26h 40m
    0
    10:05 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    12:45 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $173

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 11m
    0
    10:36 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    5:47 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $107
  • Skyscanner
    7h 14m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    1:14 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $430
  • Spirit Airlines
    8h 3m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    2:03 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $163
  • Spirit Airlines
    13h 55m
    0
    7:42 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    9:37 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $95
  • Frontier Airlines
    15h 25m
    0
    6:12 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    9:37 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $79
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    15h 40m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    11:55 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $78
  • Greyhound US
    22h 30m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $119
  • Greyhound US
    26h 40m
    0
    10:05 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    12:45 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $120

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • United Airlines
    7h 28m
    0
    9:03 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    4:31 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $390
  • Spirit Airlines
    15h 34m
    0
    9:28 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    1:02 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $78
  • Frontier Airlines
    15h 38m
    0
    6:12 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    9:50 AM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $79
  • Spirit Airlines
    17h 19m
    0
    9:28 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    2:47 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $61
  • Frontier Airlines
    25h 34m
    0
    11:07 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    12:41 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $60
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    15h 40m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    11:55 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $74
  • Greyhound US
    28h 5m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    11:35 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $109
  • Greyhound US
    29h 50m
    0
    10:05 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    3:55 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $107

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Skyscanner
    7h 14m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    1:14 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $384
  • United Airlines
    7h 29m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    9:59 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $384
  • United Airlines
    7h 31m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    4:31 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $384
  • Spirit Airlines
    15h 34m
    0
    9:28 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    1:02 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $79
  • Spirit Airlines
    17h 19m
    0
    9:28 PM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    2:47 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $79
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    15h 40m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    11:55 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $86
  • Greyhound US
    22h 30m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $154
  • Greyhound US
    26h 40m
    0
    10:05 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    12:45 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $169

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Skyscanner
    7h 14m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    1:14 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $402
  • Spirit Airlines
    8h 3m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    2:03 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $121
  • Spirit Airlines
    8h 47m
    0
    11:13 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    8:00 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $185
  • Frontier Airlines
    12h 20m
    0
    9:18 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    9:38 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $111
  • Frontier Airlines
    13h 15m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
    8:00 PM
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $111
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    15h 35m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    11:50 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $78
  • Greyhound US
    22h 20m
    0
    6:40 AM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    5:00 AM
    Charlotte
    W Trade St
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $112
  • Greyhound US
    22h 30m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Detroit
    Central Bus Station
    6:00 PM
    Charlotte
    Freedom Drive 3301
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $109
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Detroit to Charlotte

What are the most popular stations in Detroit and Charlotte?

In Detroit, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station, Amtrak or Park Avenue, while in Charlotte you will be arriving at Freedom Drive 3301, W Trade St or Church St, 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 Charlotte from Detroit? With 7 connections between 1 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 Detroit and Charlotte, you can pay as low as $60 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 Charlotte in just 7h 11m.

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 Detroit and Charlotte are Greyhound US, Spirit Airlines and Frontier 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 Detroit and Charlotte 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 Windsor, ON or to Charlotte Airport, and look at flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, and landing at Charlotte 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 Detroit to Charlotte?

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

Bus companies: Greyhound US

Airlines: Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Skyscanner and 1 more.

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

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

FAQs about the trip from Detroit to Charlotte

How can I reach Charlotte from Detroit?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Charlotte from Detroit.

How far is Charlotte from Detroit?

The distance between Detroit and Charlotte is 507.2 miles.

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

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 Detroit to Charlotte?

You can get to Charlotte with just $60 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

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

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 Charlotte in just 7h 11m with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

More routes to Detroit and to Charlotte

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

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