NJ → NC · about 525 miles
Newark to Charlotte bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 33 direct buses and trains a week from Newark to Charlotte. The fastest takes 12 hours 10 minutes; the first departure leaves at 7:24 AM and the last at 8:35 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 33
- Fastest trip
- 12h 10m
- First departure
- 7:24 AM
- Last departure
- 8:35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:24 AM | 10:45 PM | 15h 21m | Daily | Newark to Charlotte Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:00 AM | 12:45 AM +1 day | 13h 45m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Newark NJ to Charlotte Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 12:45 PM | 4:10 AM +1 day | 15h 25m | Daily | Newark NJ to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 2:20 PM | 2:30 AM +1 day | 12h 10m | Daily | Newark to Charlotte Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:35 PM | 9:05 AM +1 day | 12h 30m | Daily | Newark NJ to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Newark Where you get off in Charlotte The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Newark
Where buses and trains stop in Charlotte
Return trip: Charlotte to Newark
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Newark to Charlotte?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 12 hours 10 minutes; the typical trip is 12 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Newark to Charlotte?
The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM (Daily) and the last at 8:35 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Newark to Charlotte?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Newark?
Buses and trains to Charlotte leave from Newark (Amtrak).