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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 an average ticket price of $118 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 $118, while a flight costs an average of $555.
Distance: 525 miles (846 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$277 Average price | $118 Average price Cheapest | $555 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 9m Average total duration 12h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 58m Average total duration 13h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 2h 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ
Compare the available ways to get from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $159 (€133) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $277 (€231).
A bus is $437 (€366) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $555 (€464).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 9m.
Bus takes on average 13h 58m.
Tickets start at around $277 (€231) compared to roughly $144 (€121) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$132 (-€110). The journey takes 12h 39m versus 9h 24m 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, 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.
1:10 PM 15h10 Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) 4:20 AM Newark, Penn Station $113 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:10 PM 15h10 Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) 4:20 AM Newark, Penn Station $113 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AA320410:51 AM 1h50 Douglas International Airport 12:41 PM Newark Liberty International Airport $548 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 20 Crescent
5:31 AM 12h46 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC 6:17 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ $197 1 One-way 0 transfers - 80 Carolinian
6:45 AM 13h27 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC 8:12 PM Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ $197 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus5:15 AM 17h25 Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) 10:40 PM Newark, Penn Station $116 1 One-way 1 transfer - ·
9:45 AM 14h20 Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) 12:05 AM Newark, Penn Station $116 1 One-way 1 transfer - ·
9:50 PM 12h15 Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) 10:05 AM Newark, Penn Station $117 1 One-way 1 transfer
- UA3442 · UA2650
12:37 PM 6h15 Douglas International Airport 6:52 PM Newark Liberty International Airport $405 1 One-way 1 transfer - AA2394
7:08 AM 1h58 Douglas International Airport 9:06 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport $500 1 One-way 0 transfers - AA811
6:02 PM 1h58 Douglas International Airport 8:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport $500 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $159 (€133) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $277 (€231).
A bus is $437 (€366) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ costing on average $555 (€464).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 9m.
Bus takes on average 13h 58m.
- Around 54 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Newark, NJ by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, Spirit Airlines, psa airlines, piedmont airlines to go to Newark, NJ by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 20 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines.
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