There are 6 ways to get from Elizabeth to Charlotte by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane EWR - CLT
2h 42m$73–238Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
14h 21m$72–216Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent / ...
13h 21m$113–359Drive 590.5 mi
- Drive from Elizabeth to Charlottecar 590.5 mi
10h 48m$108–156Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane JFK - CLT
5h 1m$79–374Bus via Penn Station (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471
14h 37m$73–212
Elizabeth to Charlotte by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Charlotte is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $70 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.
The distance between Elizabeth and Charlotte is 538 miles. The road distance is 594 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Charlotte without a car is to train which takes 13h 21m and costs $110 - $360.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Elizabeth to Charlotte, including transfers.
Elizabeth to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Elizabeth to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $70 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $360 and takes 13h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $220 and takes 14h 21m.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–350 and the journey takes 12h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–210
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–200
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Elizabeth to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Elizabeth to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Charlotte is 594 miles. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Elizabeth to Charlotte.
There are 807+ hotels available in Charlotte.