NC → NY · about 535 miles
Charlotte to New York bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 65 direct buses and trains a week from Charlotte to New York. The fastest takes 12 hours 17 minutes; the first departure leaves at 1:10 AM and the last at 11:35 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 65
- Fastest trip
- 12h 17m
- First departure
- 1:10 AM
- Last departure
- 11:35 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:10 AM | 2:00 PM | 12h 50m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Charlotte Bus Station to NYC Midtown 31st St & 8th Ave | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 2:45 AM | 5:55 PM | 15h 10m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to New York Manhattan 42 St Bus Terminal | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:15 AM | 10:05 PM | 16h 50m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to New York Manhattan 42 St Bus Terminal | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:31 AM | 5:48 PM | 12h 17m | Thu–Sun | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:31 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 11m | Mon–Fri | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 8:35 PM | 13h 50m | Daily | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 00m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:45 AM | 12:20 AM +1 day | 14h 35m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to New York Manhattan 42 St Bus Terminal | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:40 AM | 1:40 AM +1 day | 14h 00m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Charlotte Bus Station to NYC Midtown 31st St & 8th Ave | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 1:10 PM | 4:55 AM +1 day | 15h 45m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to New York Manhattan 42 St Bus Terminal | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 6:05 PM | 7:15 AM +1 day | 13h 10m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to New York Manhattan 42 St Bus Terminal | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:35 PM | 12:25 PM +1 day | 12h 50m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to NYC Midtown 31st St & 8th Ave | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Charlotte
Where buses and trains stop in New York
Return trip: New York to Charlotte
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Charlotte to New York?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 12 hours 17 minutes; the typical trip is 13 hours 11 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Charlotte to New York?
The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 11:35 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Charlotte to New York?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Charlotte?
Buses and trains to New York leave from Charlotte Amtrak Station and Charlotte Bus Station.