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Mint Museum Uptown
Charlotte’s leading art museum in Uptown, known for American, contemporary, and craft collections in a modern building near Levine Center for the Arts.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Bern, NC to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $105.
Distance: 214 miles (346 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$106 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 24m Average total duration Fastest 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New Bern, NC to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Bern, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $106 (€85).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 8m.
Tickets start at around $106 (€85) compared to roughly $49 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-56.35 (€-45.48). The journey takes 6h 54m versus 4h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for New Bern, NC to Charlotte, NC trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:49 PM New Bern, NC | 11h56 | 2:45 AM Charlotte, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from New Bern, NC to Charlotte, NC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $105 (€85) but you can travel from only $51 (€41) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:40, the last at 10:49. The fastest train covers the 214 miles (346 km) distance in 11h 56m.
Distance 214 miles (346 km) |
Average train duration 6h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $105 (€85) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 11h 56m |
First train 6:40 AM |
Last train 10:49 AM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 6 days |
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Moderate for U.S. city travel. Hotels vary by event dates, while casual dining and coffee are reasonably priced.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or tip 10-15% for taxis, and tip hotel staff.
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