There are 8 ways to get from Charlotte to Long Island by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane CLT - JFK
3h 22m$52–312Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
13h 25m$127–186Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Crescent / ...
13h 35m$333–509Drive 600.8 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Brooklyncar 600.8 mi
11h 18m$103–149Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CLT - LGA
3h 24m$102–602Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, subway
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane CLT - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway
4h 28m$177–474Fly Concord to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
- Fly from Concord (USA) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane USA - ISP
3h 16m$192–642Bus via East Broadway (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus FlixBus N2471
14h 3m$113–164
Charlotte to Long Island by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Long Island is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 11h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Long Island is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $190 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
The distance between Charlotte and Long Island is 552 miles. The road distance is 604.3 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Long Island without a car is to bus which takes 13h 25m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Charlotte to Long Island, including transfers.
Charlotte to Long Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Long Island is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $50 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 13h 25m, you could also train, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 13h 35m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 13h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- aveloair.com
Flights from Concord to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Thursday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $330–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $16–20
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Island
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Charlotte to Long Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Charlotte to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Long Island is 604 miles. It takes approximately 11h 18m to drive from Charlotte to Long Island.
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