- Must visit
The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
One of the world's great museums, spanning ancient to modern art across a vast Fifth Avenue complex beside Central Park.
Cheapest price
$145
Average price
$192
Fastest journey
12 h 46 m
Average duration
13 h 2 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
855 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charlotte, NC to New York, NY will cost around $192 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $145.
Of the 26 buses that leave Charlotte, NC for New York, NY on Mon, May 25, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 855 km distance in an average of 13 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 46 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 13 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, and a train costs an average of $113.
Distance: 531 miles (855 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$132 Average price Cheapest | $241 Average price | $224 Average price | $183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 26m Average total duration 10h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 48m Average total duration 13h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to New York, NY:
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to New York, NY costing on average $224 (€181).
A bus is $109 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to New York, NY costing on average $241 (€195).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 56m.
Train takes on average 13h 18m.
Tickets start at around $132 (€107) compared to roughly $183 (€148) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50 (€41). The journey takes 10h 56m versus 9h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Greyhound.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 13h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
The table below shows live departures for Charlotte, NC to New York, NY buses for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:20 AM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 14h35 | 11:55 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 14h00 | 1:40 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 PM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 15h40 | 5:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ · | 2:10 PM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 19h50 | 10:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 2:10 PM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 14h50 | 5:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 14h10 | 4:20 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 2:10 PM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 21h25 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 18h55 | 9:05 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Charlotte, Freedom Drive (Planet Fitness), NC | 13h45 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 PM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 13h10 | 7:15 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 13h20 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 23h35 | 9:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 3 transfers | |
· | 9:25 PM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 13h20 | 10:45 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 9:25 PM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 14h15 | 11:40 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 23h25 | 8:50 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 23h00 | 8:25 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · | 9:25 PM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 14h45 | 12:10 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 9:25 PM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 14h05 | 11:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 9:25 PM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 13h30 | 10:55 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 9:25 PM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 14h50 | 12:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 11:40 PM Charlotte, Freedom Drive (Planet Fitness), NC | 13h05 | 12:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 PM Charlotte, Freedom Drive (Planet Fitness), NC | 13h45 | 1:25 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 13h26 | 1:25 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 12h46 | 12:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 1:10 AM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 12h50 | 2:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:35 AM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 15h05 | 5:40 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:25 AM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) | 16h40 | 10:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Charlotte, NC to New York, NY run on average 22 times per day, taking around 10h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $79 (€64) but you can travel from only $39 (€31) by flight.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 531 miles (855 km) distance in 12h 46m.
Distance 531 miles (855 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€64) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 12h 46m |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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One of the world's great museums, spanning ancient to modern art across a vast Fifth Avenue complex beside Central Park.
A leading modern and contemporary art museum with iconic works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many major twentieth-century artists.
Famous for dinosaur fossils, space exhibits, and immersive science displays; a classic family-friendly museum on the Upper West Side.
The city's most famous park, with lakes, meadows, bridges, and countless walking routes in the middle of Manhattan.
The bright commercial crossroads of Midtown, packed with giant screens, theaters, and nonstop energy day and night.
An elevated linear park built on a former rail line, known for Hudson views, landscaping, and strong social media appeal.
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A chewy boiled-and-baked bagel topped with cream cheese and smoked salmon. It reflects the city's Jewish deli heritage and is a classic New York breakfast.
Hand-sliced cured beef piled onto rye bread, usually with mustard. This deli staple is deeply tied to New York's immigrant food culture.
World-famous fine dining restaurant specializing in refined seafood, elegant service, and one of New York's premier luxury meals.
Legendary Lower East Side deli famous for pastrami sandwiches, classic Jewish deli fare, and a lively old New York atmosphere.
Well-known spot for bagels, smoked fish, and Jewish appetizing classics in a polished but relaxed setting.
New York is one of the priciest U.S. cities. Hotels, dining, and drinks are costly, though budget eats exist.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or 10-15% for taxis, and tip hotel staff.
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