What is the distance between Charlotte and Cincinnati?

It's about 543 km (337 miles) from Charlotte to Cincinnati.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charlotte to Cincinnati?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company, in Charlotte, and end it at Greyhound Station, in Cincinnati.

Bus Charlotte to Cincinnati from $137 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Cincinnati on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	18h 45m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	14h 35m	3:25am	Cincinnati Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures for Charlotte to Cincinnati on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	18h 45m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	14h 35m	3:25am	Cincinnati Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:55am	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	21h	3:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Cincinnati on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:55am	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	21h	3:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:50pm	Charlotte Bus Station	14h 35m	3:25am	Cincinnati Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	18h 45m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:33 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Cincinnati

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Cincinnati. The journey takes about 18 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $148, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

18h 45mAverage Duration

546 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$148 - $439	Average Duration18h 45m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$181 - $387	Average Duration20h	CO₂ emissions 49kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charlotte and Cincinnati?

Stops in Charlotte

A
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
4705 N. Tryon S, Charlotte, NC, USA
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B
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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C
Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station
601 W Trade St , Charlotte, NC 28202
D
Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop
4335 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213
E
4127 Glenwood Dr
4127 Glenwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Exxon Gas Station)

Stops in Cincinnati

A
Greyhound Station
1005 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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B
Northland Blvd
290-322 Northland Blvd, Springdale, OH 45246, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,448 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlotte, NC to Cincinnati by bus

What is the distance between Charlotte and Cincinnati?
It's about 543 km (337 miles) from Charlotte to Cincinnati.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charlotte to Cincinnati?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company, in Charlotte, and end it at Greyhound Station, in Cincinnati.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

$236

11-25

$365

Today

$339

11-27

$208

11-28

$181

11-29

$315

11-30

$215

12-01

No data

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Cincinnati was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $181

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

You can expect to pay from $181 to $446 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Cincinnati based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $181 which is on 2025-11-28.