How to travel from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC

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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 $66. 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 $66, and a train costs an average of $107.

Distance: 525 miles (846 km)

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Flight

$228

Average price

$128

Average price

Cheapest

$157

Average price

13h 39m

Average total duration

13h 9m

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30m

Additional time*

14h 34m

Average total duration

14h 4m

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30m

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5h 10m

Average total duration

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2h 10m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.8 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

2.5 - 5.1kg

CO2 emissions

Amtrak

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Greyhound

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Spirit Airlines

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from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC

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

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Greyhound
08:50PM12h40
Newark, Penn Station
09:30AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$1251One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Greyhound
12:50PM15h05
Newark, Penn Station
03:55AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$1211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Spirit AirlinesNK2186
12:01PM1h51
Newark Liberty International Airport
01:52PMDouglas International Airport
$2221One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak65 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian
11:42PM23h03
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
10:45PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
$1631One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak79 Carolinian
07:24AM15h21
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
10:45PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
$2531One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak19 Crescent
02:20PM12h10
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
02:30AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
$2531One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM13h45
Newark, Penn Station
12:45AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$1371One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:40PM13h50
Newark, Penn Station
06:30AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$1691One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:30PM13h30
Newark, Penn Station
05:00AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$1691One-way
1 transfer
Spirit AirlinesNK2188
10:00PM1h53
Newark Liberty International Airport
11:53PMDouglas International Airport
$1861One-way
0 transfers
Spirit AirlinesNK1491 · NK198
11:58AM8h19
Newark Liberty International Airport
08:17PMDouglas International Airport
$2401One-way
1 transfer
Spirit AirlinesNK831 · NK198
08:02AM12h15
Newark Liberty International Airport
08:17PMDouglas International Airport
$2401One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC

Travel to Charlotte, NC 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 Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC.

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There are 3 options to travel between Newark, NJ and Charlotte, NC including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC is a flight with an average price of $30 (€24).

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

A flight is $36 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC costing on average $66 (€54).

A flight is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC costing on average $107 (€88).

The fastest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 56m.

Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 10m.

Bus takes on average 12h 40m.

The distance from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC is approximately 525 miles (846 km).
The average frequency per day from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC is:
  • Around 47 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC:
  • Flights mostly depart from LaGuardia Airport and arrive in Douglas International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and arrive in Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC.
  • Buses mostly depart from Newark, Penn Station and arrive in Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, Frontier Airlines to go to Charlotte, NC by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, NJ Transit to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 22 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, Frontier Airlines.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC often also extend their vacation to go to Raleigh, NC, Washington, DC, New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, Greensboro, NC. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Charlotte, NC and these popular destinations at a great price.
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