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Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of $128 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $128, while a flight costs an average of $511.
Distance: 525 miles (846 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$511 Average price | $275 Average price | $128 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 5m Average total duration 12h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 55m Average total duration 13h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.5 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Newark, NJ:
A bus is $147 (€121) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $275 (€227).
A bus is $383 (€316) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $511 (€422).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 5m.
Bus takes on average 13h 55m.
You'll arrive about 5h 28m sooner (3h 56m by flight vs 9h 24m by car). Tickets start at around $511 (€422) compared to roughly $146 (€120) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus+2:10 PM14h10Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)4:20 AMNewark, Penn Station$981One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+2:10 PM14h10Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)4:20 AMNewark, Penn Station$981One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA226811:40 AM1h47Douglas International Airport1:27 PMLaGuardia Airport$4811One-way0 transfers
Other options
- · 9:20 AM14h45Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)12:05 AMNewark, Penn Station$1031One-way1 transfer
- 1:20 PM15h00Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)4:20 AMNewark, Penn Station$1031One-way0 transfers
- +FlixBus2:35 AM15h00Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)5:35 PMNewark, Penn Station$1051One-way1 transfer
- UA1304 · UA18566:45 AM7h33Douglas International Airport2:18 PMNewark Liberty International Airport$3801One-way1 transfer
- AA527+
AA47196:28 PM5h16Douglas International Airport11:44 PMLaGuardia Airport$4531One-way1 transfer - UA1304 · UA5296:45 AM7h38Douglas International Airport2:23 PMLaGuardia Airport$4531One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $147 (€121) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $275 (€227).
A bus is $383 (€316) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $511 (€422).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 5m.
Bus takes on average 13h 55m.
- Around 55 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 Newark Liberty International 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 American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, psa airlines to go to Newark, NJ by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 21 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines.
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