How to travel from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 59m. 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 $69, and a train costs an average of $112.

Distance: 525 miles (846 km)

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Driving

$259

Average price

$133

Average price

Cheapest

$238

Average price

$144

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

13h 38m

Average total duration

13h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

13h 12m

Average total duration

12h 42m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 59m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

9h 24m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.8 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

2.5 - 5.1kg

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Greyhound

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Spirit Airlines

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The cheapest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ is a bus with an average price of $133 (€110).

This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ:

A bus is $105 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $238 (€196).

A bus is $125 (€103) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $259 (€213).

The fastest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 59m.

Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 42m.

Train takes on average 13h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Charlotte, NC and Newark, NJ including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ among Omio's users.

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from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ

How to get from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:40 AM13h25
    Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
    1:05 AMNewark, Penn Station
    $1121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:40 AM13h25
    Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
    1:05 AMNewark, Penn Station
    $1121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA2068
    9:40 PM1h50
    Douglas International Airport
    11:30 PMLaGuardia Airport
    $1451One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak80 Carolinian
    6:45 AM13h27
    Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
    8:12 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    $1381One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak20 Crescent
    5:31 AM12h46
    Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
    6:17 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    $2551One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    6:05 PM12h30
    Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
    6:35 AMNewark, Penn Station
    $1301One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    1:20 PM15h00
    Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
    4:20 AMNewark, Penn Station
    $1301One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
    2:10 PM14h10
    Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
    4:20 AMNewark, Penn Station
    $1461One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA1150
    9:21 AM1h54
    Douglas International Airport
    11:15 AMLaGuardia Airport
    $1451One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2043
    7:06 AM1h54
    Douglas International Airport
    9:00 AMLaGuardia Airport
    $1451One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2033
    11:40 AM1h55
    Douglas International Airport
    1:35 PMLaGuardia Airport
    $1451One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ

Travel to Newark, NJ easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ.

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There are 3 options to travel between Charlotte, NC and Newark, NJ including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ is a bus with an average price of $133 (€110).

This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ:

A bus is $105 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $238 (€196).

A bus is $125 (€103) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $259 (€213).

The fastest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 59m.

Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 42m.

Train takes on average 13h 8m.

The distance from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ is approximately 525 miles (846 km).
The average frequency per day from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ is:
  • Around 48 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlotte, NC and Newark, NJ as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ:
  • Trains mostly depart from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC and arrive in Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ.
  • Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Newark Liberty International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Newark, Penn Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United to go to Newark, NJ by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Newark, NJ by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ with the following travel companies:
  • 21 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Newark, NJ and these popular destinations at a great price.
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