The cheapest and fastest trains from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC
Cheapest price
£100
Average price
£162
Fastest journey
12 h 10 m
Average duration
13 h 19 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
846 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC will cost around £162 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £100.
Of the 2 trains that leave Newark, NJ for Charlotte, NC every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 846 km distance in an average of 13 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 14 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. 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 coach costs an average of £48, and a train costs an average of £101.
Distance: 846 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£180 Average Price | £88 Average Price Cheapest | £136 Average Price |
13h 28m Average total duration 12h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 39m Average total duration 14h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 2.5 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79 Carolinian | 12:24 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 13h42 | 02:06 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent | 18:02 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 13h28 | 07:30 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 1 change | |
19 Crescent | 19:20 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 12h10 | 07:30 Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC
Distance 846 km |
Average train duration 12h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £101 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 12h 10m |
First train 05:31 |
Last train 23:47 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Newark, NJ and Charlotte, NC from £48. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Newark, NJ and Charlotte, NC
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Market Street and Raymond Boulevard.
- Forno's of Spain
- Iberia Tavern & Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station
- Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for NJ Transit and Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Newark Light Rail connections
- Hall 3: PATH connections
- NJ Transit: Lines Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, Raritan Valley Line
- Newark Light Rail
- PATH: Newark-WTC line
- Bus: Several NJ Transit bus lines available
- 24/7 Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available at the airport with various options for short-term and long-term stays.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free for passengers
- Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
- Hilton Newark Airport
- Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station is part of the Newark Liberty International Airport complex, connected by AirTrain to terminals and parking.
- AirTrain: Connects to airport terminals
- NJ Transit: Services to New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional services
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on site with both short-term and long-term options.
- Alexander Michael's
- The King's Kitchen
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- The Westin Charlotte
- Hilton Charlotte Uptown
- Omni Charlotte Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platform access
- Bus: CATS Bus Routes 11, 21, 22
- Light Rail: LYNX Blue Line nearby
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