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How to get fromMontclair to Charlotteby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Montclair to Charlotte by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to Newark Broad Sttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane EWR - CLT
    4h 41m
    $158–572

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    14h 8m
    $98–177

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    13h 51m
    $326–523

  4. Drive  602.6 mi

    1. Drive from Montclair to Charlottecar car 602.6 mi
    11h 11m
    $110–159

  5. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane JFK - CLT
    4h 56m
    $105–586

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LGA - CLT
    5h 7m
    $139–620

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PHL - CLT
    6h 7m
    $178–823

  8. Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane HPN - CLT
    7h 22m
    $221–1,238

  9. Bus via Penn Station (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    14h 51m
    $113–184

Montclair to Charlotte by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$326Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 549.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $320–500 and the journey takes 12h 10m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–170 and the journey takes 12h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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