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Detroit to Charlotte Coach Timetable
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Detroit to Charlotte?
There are usually 2 daily train trips from Detroit to Charlotte.
Coach | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£71.83 | Avg. Price£228.82 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration19h 50m | Duration1d 9h 54m |
Coach from Detroit to Charlotte: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity coaches per day from Detroit to Charlotte. Traveling by coach from Detroit to Charlotte usually takes around 20 hours and 10 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 15 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 505 mi (813 km) |
| Shortest duration | 15h 50m |
| Cheapest price | £47.97 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 2 |
How much is a coach ticket from Detroit to Charlotte?
Bus tickets for a trip from Detroit to Charlotte cost £65.88 on average. While it’s a bit pricey for a bus ticket, it’s still significantly more cost-effective than flying. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from Detroit to Charlotte by month
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 15 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £20.70 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What coach companies travel from Detroit to Charlotte?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Detroit to Charlotte that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barons Bus Lines | 1 | 15h 50m | £82.55 |
| Greyhound | 2 | 20h 57m | £91.04 |
Book Barons Bus Lines from Detroit to Charlotte from £81. There are 1 Barons Bus Lines schedules from Detroit to Charlotte and you can expect on average to pay for a Barons Bus Lines ticket to Charlotte. In Detroit, Barons Bus Lines departs to Charlotte from Bus Terminal - 1001 Howard St and no other station. In Charlotte, Barons Bus Lines arrives at 518 W 4Th St and no other station.
An average trip on Barons Bus Lines from Detroit to Charlotte takes 15 hours and 50 minutes .
On weekends, Barons Bus Lines offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Charlotte.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 2 bus trips from Detroit to Charlotte every day, with the average journey taking around 20 hours and 57 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Charlotte usually start from £48.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Detroit to Charlotte
The coach takes an average of 20 hours and 10 minutes to cover the 505 miles from Detroit to Charlotte. However, the fastest coach only takes 15 hours and 50 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Detroit to Charlotte for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.
The first coach leaves at 12:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from Detroit to Charlotte, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled coaches that travel from Detroit to Charlotte every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct coach. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different coach at any point during your trip. Direct coaches also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Detroit to Charlotte; ticket prices start at £152.08.
City Information
Detroit
Often stigmatized as a dead city, Detroit is making a huge comeback, and it is fast becoming a hidden gem among travelers. Your first stop should be at the Detroit Institute of Art, the city’s foremost cultural destination. Featuring more than 100 galleries with artworks from masters such as Van Gogh or Diego Rivera, the museum offers tourists hours of artistic immersion and enjoyment. For those wishing to learn more about the history of Motown or Black American communities, the city’s Motown Museum and Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History will be top-tier destinations. Finally, don’t miss out on the chance to catch a performance at the lavish Fox Theater, a national landmark.
As Detroit is the birthplace of Coney dog, it would be a huge miss if you pass up the chance to try out this masterpiece. One of the locals’ favorite Coney dog establishments is Lafayette Coney Island. Detroit’s craft beer scene is also quite lively, and some famous local brands include Batch Brewing Company and Detroit Beer Co.
The principal bus terminal in the city is on Howard St, where travelers can catch buses run by Greyhound, Indian Trails or Barons Bus. You can also catch Amtrak trains at the train station in New Center, north of downtown Detroit. Detroit is served by Amtrak’s Wolverine line. The city’s main airport is the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which is located in nearby Romulus.
Charlotte
A mecca for fans of speed in general and for NASCAR in particular, Charlotte is a burgeoning urban center that still retains its southern charm. Even if you are not a hardcore fan of NASCAR, it is still worth taking the time to check it out. Housing more than just plaques dedicated to legendary drivers, the museum also features high-tech exhibits, as well as racing simulators to keep you enthralled. If cars are not your thing, the bustling Uptown area, which houses the city’s top museums such as Discovery Place or Mint Museum Uptown, will offer a day’s worth of interesting facts to enjoy. When you wish to get away from the hustle and bustle of Uptown, Freedom Park, located about three miles north of the city center, provides a natural refuge where you can recover.
Charlotte’s food scene is brimming with life, as modernized Southern staples take the city by storm. Perhaps the best place to enjoy the tastiest Southern dishes in town is at Price’s Chicken Coop. If you are looking to enjoy some fine barbecues, Midwood Smokehouse or Noble Smoke might have what you need.
Charlotte’s busiest bus station is at W 4th St in the heart of the city, offering bus trips by several carriers like Greyhound and Jefferson Lines to other cities such as Richmond or New York. The city is served by three Amtrak lines: the Crescent, the Carolinian, and the Piedmont. Travelers can catch these trains at the station on Tryon St in Lockwood. The main airport of the city is the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which is the sixth-busiest airport in the country. It is located 6 miles from the city center.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Detroit?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Bus Terminal - 1001 Howard St
Located near hip Corktown, the Detroit Greyhound Bus Station is minutes away from local breweries, diverse restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife. Besides Greyhound, many other bus carriers serve this station, including Indian Trails, Barons Bus Lines, Miller Transportation, and Jefferson Lines. For travelers’ convenience, the station offers massive parking lots, clean restrooms, and lockers to rent. The station is a short walk from several local bus stops, and about a 15 minute walk from the closest light rail station to connect to neighborhoods throughout Detroit.
All coach stations in Detroit:
Bus Terminal - 1001 Howard St
Where does the coach arrive in Charlotte?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: 518 W 4Th St
The bus station at 518 W 4th St in Charlotte welcomes travelers on journeys to destinations including New York City, Washington, DC, and Atlanta. Both Greyhound and Jefferson Lines bus services operate from this station, and available inside the station are restrooms, an ATM, and vending machines. Downtown Charlotte is within a few minutes’ walk, including Bank of America Stadium, home of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers. For those continuing their travels from Charlotte by train, the bus station is just 2 miles from Charlotte’s Amtrak station.
Coach stations in Charlotte:
518 W 4Th St
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