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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 $74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. 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 $74, and a train costs an average of $116.
Distance: 525 miles (846 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$265 Average price | $137 Average price Cheapest | $184 Average price | $148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 20m Average total duration 12h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 37m Average total duration 13h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 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 CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $47 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $184 (€147).
A bus is $128 (€103) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $265 (€213).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 50m.
Bus takes on average 13h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ
How to get from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NK28007:12 AM1h48Douglas International Airport9:00 AMLaGuardia Airport$751One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NK28007:12 AM1h48Douglas International Airport9:00 AMLaGuardia Airport$751One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- NK28007:12 AM1h48Douglas International Airport9:00 AMLaGuardia Airport$751One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 20 Crescent5:31 AM12h46Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC6:17 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$2551One-way0 transfers
- 80 Carolinian6:45 AM13h27Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC8:12 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$3041One-way0 transfers
- 20 Crescent · 148 Northeast Regional5:31 AM12h29Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC6:00 PMNewark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ$3711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:40 AM13h25Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)1:05 AMNewark, Penn Station$1031One-way0 transfers- 1:20 PM15h00Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)4:20 AMNewark, Penn Station$1091One-way0 transfers
- 6:05 PM12h30Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)6:35 AMNewark, Penn Station$1161One-way0 transfers
- NK2240 · NK31126:00 AM9h58Douglas International Airport3:58 PMLaGuardia Airport$811One-way1 transfer
- NK2546 · NK9909:07 PM11h52Douglas International Airport8:59 AMNewark Liberty International Airport$811One-way1 transfer
- NK2546 · NK17909:07 PM12h53Douglas International Airport10:00 AMLaGuardia Airport$811One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $47 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $184 (€147).
A bus is $128 (€103) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $265 (€213).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 50m.
Bus takes on average 13h 7m.
- Around 44 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in LaGuardia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC and arrive in Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ.
- Buses mostly depart from Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Newark, Penn Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Newark, NJ by train.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United to go to Newark, NJ by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 21 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United.
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