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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$259 Average price | $133 Average price Cheapest | $238 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 38m Average total duration 13h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 12m Average total duration 12h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m 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 $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).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 42m.
Train takes on average 13h 8m.
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.
FlixBus11:40 AM13h25Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)1:05 AMNewark, Penn Station$1121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:40 AM13h25Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)1:05 AMNewark, Penn Station$1121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA20689:40 PM1h50Douglas International Airport11:30 PMLaGuardia Airport$1451One-way0 transfers
Other options
80 Carolinian6:45 AM13h27Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC8:12 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1381One-way0 transfers
20 Crescent5:31 AM12h46Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC6:17 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$2551One-way0 transfers
6:05 PM12h30Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)6:35 AMNewark, Penn Station$1301One-way0 transfers
1:20 PM15h00Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)4:20 AMNewark, Penn Station$1301One-way0 transfers
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2:10 PM14h10Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)4:20 AMNewark, Penn Station$1461One-way1 transfer
AA11509:21 AM1h54Douglas International Airport11:15 AMLaGuardia Airport$1451One-way0 transfers
AA20437:06 AM1h54Douglas International Airport9:00 AMLaGuardia Airport$1451One-way0 transfers
AA203311:40 AM1h55Douglas International Airport1:35 PMLaGuardia Airport$1451One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 42m.
Train takes on average 13h 8m.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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