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Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlotte, NC to Newark, DE
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Newark, DE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €93 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €93, while a flight costs an average of €443.
Distance: 415 miles (669 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€160 Average price | €93 Average price Cheapest | €443 Average price | €101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 39m Average total duration 11h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 3m Average total duration 11h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Charlotte, NC to Newark, DE
Compare the available ways to get from Charlotte, NC to Newark, DE, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Newark, DE:
A bus is €68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Newark, DE costing on average €160.
A bus is €351 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Newark, DE costing on average €443.
Other travel options to Newark, DE take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 39m.
Bus takes on average 12h 3m.
Tickets start at around €160 compared to roughly €101 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€59. The journey takes 11h 9m versus 7h 37m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Charlotte, NC to Newark, DE
How to get from Charlotte, NC to Newark, DE by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Newark, DE is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

5:20 PM 13h30 Charlotte, NC 6:50 AM Newark, DE €126 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:20 PM 13h30 Charlotte, NC 6:50 AM Newark, DE €126 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

4:40 AM 12h40 Charlotte, NC 5:20 PM Newark, DE €136 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Newark, DE:
A bus is €68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Newark, DE costing on average €160.
A bus is €351 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Newark, DE costing on average €443.
Other travel options to Newark, DE take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 39m.
Bus takes on average 12h 3m.
- Around 100 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlotte, NC and Newark, DE as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC and arrive in Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE.
- Buses mostly depart from Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Newark, Train Station, DE.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Newark, DE by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Newark, DE by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, psa airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Newark, DE by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 23 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines, psa airlines.
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