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Trip Overview

The average train between Elizabeth and North Carolina takes 15h 46m and the fastest train takes 14h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Elizabeth to North Carolina. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 46m
Duration
597 mi
Distance
$388
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Elizabeth to North Carolina train times

Trains run twice daily between Elizabeth and North Carolina. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 2:00 PM which arrives into North Carolina at 4:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 15h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 49m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 49m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 49m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System16h 33m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System16h 3m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System16h 34m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System14h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System16h 34m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elizabeth to North Carolina? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Elizabeth to North Carolina.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 596.6 mi
  • Duration: 15h 46m

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and North Carolina, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $320–500 and the journey takes 12h 10m.

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