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Compare train, bus, and flight for Newark, DE to Charlotte, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, DE to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $134 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $134, while a flight costs an average of $613.
Distance: 415 miles (669 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$274 Average price | $613 Average price | $134 Average price Cheapest | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 53m Average total duration 11h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 29m Average total duration 11h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  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.
Compare ways to travel from Newark, DE to Charlotte, NC
Compare the available ways to get from Newark, DE to Charlotte, NC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, DE to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $140 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, DE to Charlotte, NC costing on average $274 (€231).
A bus is $479 (€404) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, DE to Charlotte, NC costing on average $613 (€516).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 53m.
Bus takes on average 12h 29m.
Tickets start at around $274 (€231) compared to roughly $121 (€102) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$152 (-€128). The journey takes 11h 23m versus 7h 51m 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 Newark, DE to Charlotte, NC
How to get from Newark, DE to Charlotte, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newark, DE to Charlotte, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:20 PM 19h30 Newark, DE 10:50 AM Charlotte, NC $116 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:20 PM 19h30 Newark, DE 10:50 AM Charlotte, NC $116 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:50 AM 13h50 Newark, DE 8:40 PM Charlotte, NC $191 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, DE to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $140 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, DE to Charlotte, NC costing on average $274 (€231).
A bus is $479 (€404) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, DE to Charlotte, NC costing on average $613 (€516).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 53m.
Bus takes on average 12h 29m.
- Around 78 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, DE and Charlotte, NC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Douglas International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE and arrive in Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Newark, Train Station, DE and arrive in Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station).
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, piedmont airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, Spirit Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Charlotte, NC by flight.
- 11 direct flights per day with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, psa airlines, Spirit Airlines.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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