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Compare train, bus, and flight for Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 $71, and a train costs an average of $115.
Distance: 525 miles (846 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$256 Average price | $131 Average price Cheapest | $185 Average price |
14h 29m Average total duration 13h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 30m Average total duration 14h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 2.5 - 5.1kg 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 Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC costing on average $185 (€152).
A bus is $125 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC costing on average $256 (€209).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 59m.
Bus takes on average 14h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC
How to get from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
F931334:56 PM2h05LaGuardia Airport7:01 PMDouglas International Airport$1911One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
F931334:56 PM2h05LaGuardia Airport7:01 PMDouglas International Airport$1911One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA11135:01 AM1h51Newark Liberty International Airport6:52 AMDouglas International Airport$2601One-way0 transfers
Other options
79 Carolinian7:24 AM15h21Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ10:45 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$2551One-way0 transfers
141 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian8:44 AM14h01Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ10:45 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$3401One-way1 transfer
141 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian8:39 AM14h06Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ10:45 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$3401One-way1 transfer
· · · 11:10 PM17h40Newark, Penn Station4:50 PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$2141One-way3 transfers
FlixBus11:00 AM13h45Newark, Penn Station12:45 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$2281One-way0 transfers
12:50 PM15h05Newark, Penn Station3:55 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$2421One-way0 transfers
AA30846:00 AM1h58LaGuardia Airport7:58 AMDouglas International Airport$2601One-way0 transfers
AA18191:31 PM1h59Newark Liberty International Airport3:30 PMDouglas International Airport$2601One-way0 transfers
AA25056:01 AM2h00Newark Liberty International Airport8:01 AMDouglas International Airport$2601One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC costing on average $185 (€152).
A bus is $125 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC costing on average $256 (€209).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 59m.
Bus takes on average 14h 0m.
- Around 53 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, NJ and Charlotte, NC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and arrive in Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC.
- Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Douglas International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Newark, Penn Station and arrive in Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, frontier airlines, United to go to Charlotte, NC by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 22 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, frontier airlines, United.
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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