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 $73. 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 $73, and a train costs an average of $115.

Distance: 525 miles (846 km)

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Flight

$262

Average price

$135

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$182

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13h 20m

Average total duration

12h 50m

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30m

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13h 37m

Average total duration

13h 7m

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4h 57m

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1h 57m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

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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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from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ

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

Our recommendation

bus

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
11:40AM13h25
Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
01:05AMNewark, Penn Station
$1451One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:40AM13h25
Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
01:05AMNewark, Penn Station
$1451One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Spirit AirlinesNK2180
03:12PM1h45
Douglas International Airport
04:57PMLaGuardia Airport
$4051One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak20 Crescent
05:31AM12h46
Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
06:17PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$1861One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak80 Carolinian
06:45AM13h27
Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
08:12PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
$2551One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak20 Crescent · 148 Northeast Regional
05:31AM12h29
Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
06:00PMNewark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
$4191One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
01:20PM15h00
Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
04:20AMNewark, Penn Station
$1501One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
06:05PM12h30
Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
06:35AMNewark, Penn Station
$1731One-way
0 transfers
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09:25PM12h40
Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
10:05AMNewark, Penn Station
$1751One-way
1 transfer
Spirit AirlinesNK199 · NK828
09:00PM12h09
Douglas International Airport
09:09AMNewark Liberty International Airport
$2651One-way
1 transfer
Spirit AirlinesNK1248 · NK1995
03:55PM5h04
Douglas International Airport
08:59PMLaGuardia Airport
$3131One-way
1 transfer
Spirit AirlinesNK2187
09:17PM1h56
Douglas International Airport
11:13PMNewark Liberty International Airport
$3991One-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 flight with an average price of $46 (€38).

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

A flight is $27 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $73 (€59).

A flight is $69 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $115 (€93).

The fastest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 44m.

Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 52m.

Bus takes on average 12h 30m.

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 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ:
  • 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.
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 Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Newark, NJ by train.
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 buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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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