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 $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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Flight

$256

Average price

$131

Average price

Cheapest

$185

Average price

14h 29m

Average total duration

13h 59m

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30m

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14h 30m

Average total duration

14h 0m

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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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC is a bus with an average price of $131 (€107).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 59m.

Bus takes on average 14h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Newark, NJ and Charlotte, NC including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users.

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from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC

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

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flight

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.

  • frontier airlinesF93133
    4:56 PM2h05
    LaGuardia Airport
    7:01 PMDouglas International Airport
    $1911One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • frontier airlinesF93133
    4:56 PM2h05
    LaGuardia Airport
    7:01 PMDouglas International Airport
    $1911One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA1113
    5:01 AM1h51
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    6:52 AMDouglas International Airport
    $2601One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak79 Carolinian
    7:24 AM15h21
    Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    10:45 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
    $2551One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak141 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian
    8:44 AM14h01
    Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
    10:45 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
    $3401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak141 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian
    8:39 AM14h06
    Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    10:45 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
    $3401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound · · ·
    11:10 PM17h40
    Newark, Penn Station
    4:50 PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
    $2141One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 AM13h45
    Newark, Penn Station
    12:45 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
    $2281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    12:50 PM15h05
    Newark, Penn Station
    3:55 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
    $2421One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA3084
    6:00 AM1h58
    LaGuardia Airport
    7:58 AMDouglas International Airport
    $2601One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA1819
    1:31 PM1h59
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    3:30 PMDouglas International Airport
    $2601One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2505
    6:01 AM2h00
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    8:01 AMDouglas International Airport
    $2601One-way
    0 transfers

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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 bus with an average price of $131 (€107).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 59m.

Bus takes on average 14h 0m.

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 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC:
  • 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).
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, frontier airlines, United to go to Charlotte, NC by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus 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 American Airlines, Republic Airlines, frontier airlines, United.
  • 3 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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