NC → NJ · about 525 miles
Charlotte to Newark bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 33 direct buses and trains a week from Charlotte to Newark. The fastest takes 11 hours 52 minutes; the first departure leaves at 5:31 AM and the last at 6:05 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 33
- Fastest trip
- 11h 52m
- First departure
- 5:31 AM
- Last departure
- 6:05 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:31 AM | 5:23 PM | 11h 52m | Thu–Sun | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:31 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 46m | Mon–Fri | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 27m | Daily | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 37m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:40 AM | 1:05 AM +1 day | 13h 25m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Charlotte Bus Station to Newark NJ | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 1:10 PM | 4:20 AM +1 day | 15h 10m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Newark NJ | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 6:05 PM | 6:35 AM +1 day | 12h 30m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Newark NJ | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Charlotte
Where buses and trains stop in Newark
Return trip: Newark to Charlotte
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Charlotte to Newark?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 11 hours 52 minutes; the typical trip is 12 hours 46 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Charlotte to Newark?
The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 6:05 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Charlotte to Newark?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Charlotte?
Buses and trains to Newark leave from Charlotte Amtrak Station and Charlotte Bus Station.