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Trip Overview

The average train between Newark and North Carolina takes 15h 15m and the fastest train takes 14h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark 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 15m
Duration
591 mi
Distance
$385
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Newark to North Carolina train times

Trains run twice daily between Newark and North Carolina. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 2:20 PM which arrives into North Carolina at 5:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Charlotte Amtrak Station and take an average of 15h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System14h 40m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 31m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System14h 50m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 43m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System14h 50m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 43m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System14h 39m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 52m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System14h 39m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 52m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System14h 39m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System15h 52m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newark 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 Newark to North Carolina.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 591.3 mi
  • Duration: 15h 15m

What companies run services between Newark, 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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