Trains tickets from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ

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TodayJul 27
TomorrowJul 28
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TueJul 29
from $198
WedJul 30
from $169
ThuJul 31
from $233
FriAug 1
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: EWR Airport - AirTrain P4
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: EWR Airport - AirTrain P4
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: EWR Airport - AirTrain P4
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: Penn Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Newark
    Destination location: Penn Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Newark.

Bus
Average Price$80 - $225Average Duration14h 25m
21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$107 - $423Average Duration12h 46m
77kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to Newark

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 14 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
14h 25mAverage Duration
$80Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Train Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$179
Average train trip duration12h 46m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure5:31am
Distance524 miles (844 km)
Latest train departure6:45am

Charlotte to Newark Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/25
$322
07/26
$266
Today
$322
07/28
$291
07/29
$190
07/30
$162
07/31
$223
08/01
$223
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of $162

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $162 to $754 for a train ticket from Charlotte, NC to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $162 which is on 2025-07-30.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Charlotte to Newark is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Newark you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Charlotte and Newark compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Charlotte to Newark.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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Train from Newark, NJ to Charlotte, NC

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