There are 8 ways to get from Union to Charlotte by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane EWR - CLT
3h 57m$156–449Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
14h 7m$98–176Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent / ...
13h 46m$326–523Drive 592 mi
- Drive from Union to Charlottecar 592 mi
10h 55m$105–152Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane LGA - CLT
5h 5m$135–583Bus to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane JFK - CLT
5h 17m$109–542Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane PHL - CLT
6h 6m$166–803Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
15h 3m$119–197
Union to Charlotte by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Union to Charlotte is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Union to Charlotte is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $150 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Union to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Vauxhall Rd At Warren Ave and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Union to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Maplewood and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via BROAD STREET station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
The distance between Union and Charlotte is 544 miles. The road distance is 595.4 miles.
The best way to get from Union to Charlotte without a car is to train which takes 13h 46m and costs $320 - $550.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Union to Charlotte, including transfers.
Union to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Union to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Union to Charlotte is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $150 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 13h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 14h 7m.
What companies run services between Union, Union County, NJ, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
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 $320–500 and the journey takes 12h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $320–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–28
Bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–28
Bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–28
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Booking & Getting There
Union to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Union to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union to Charlotte is 595 miles. It takes approximately 10h 55m to drive from Union to Charlotte.
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