NY → NC · about 535 miles
New York to Charlotte bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 69 direct buses and trains a week from New York to Charlotte. The fastest takes 12 hours 30 minutes; the first departure leaves at 2:30 AM and the last at 11:00 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 69
- Fastest trip
- 12h 30m
- First departure
- 2:30 AM
- Last departure
- 11:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:30 AM | 8:05 PM | 17h 35m | Daily | New York Manhattan 42 St Bus Terminal to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:00 AM | 9:20 PM | 16h 20m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | NYC Midtown 31st St & 8th Ave to Charlotte Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 7:04 AM | 10:45 PM | 15h 41m | Daily | Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:15 AM | 12:45 AM +1 day | 14h 30m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | NYC Midtown 31st St & 8th Ave to Charlotte Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 11:50 AM | 4:10 AM +1 day | 16h 20m | Daily | New York Manhattan 42 St Bus Terminal to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 2:00 PM | 2:30 AM +1 day | 12h 30m | Daily | Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:30 PM | 8:20 AM +1 day | 16h 50m | Daily | New York Manhattan 42 St Bus Terminal to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 3:45 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day | 13h 15m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | NYC Midtown 31st St & 8th Ave to Charlotte Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 7:50 PM | 9:05 AM +1 day | 13h 15m | Daily | New York Manhattan 42 St Bus Terminal to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:15 PM | 11:05 AM +1 day | 13h 50m | Daily | NYC Chinatown 28 Allen St to Charlotte Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 11:00 PM | 12:20 PM +1 day | 13h 20m | Daily | New York Manhattan 42 St Bus Terminal to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in New York
Where buses and trains stop in Charlotte
Return trip: Charlotte to New York
Questions
How long is the bus or train from New York to Charlotte?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 12 hours 30 minutes; the typical trip is 13 hours 50 minutes.
What time is the first departure from New York to Charlotte?
The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:00 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from New York to Charlotte?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in New York?
Buses and trains to Charlotte leave from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, NYC Chinatown 28 Allen St and Port Authority Bus Terminal.