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

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There are 8 ways to get from Newark to Charlotte by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane EWR - CLT
    4h
    $75–268

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    12h 40m
    $70–190

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    12h 10m
    $130–300

  4. Drive 596 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Charlottecar car 596 mi
    10h 57m
    $109–158

  5. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane JFK - CLT
    4h 45m
    $74–362

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LGA - CLT
    5h 49m
    $77–289

  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
    5h 35m
    $84–861

  8. Bus via Penn Station (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    14h 25m
    $83–150

Newark to Charlotte by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Newark, 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 $130–300 and the journey takes 12h 10m.

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