There are 9 ways to get from Edison to Charlotte by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Edison Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane EWR - CLT
3h 53m$236–581Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
14h 8m$93–173Train via Trenton
- Take the train from Edison Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent / ...
13h 9m$133–335Drive 576.6 mi
- Drive from Edison to Charlottecar 576.6 mi
10h 36m$106–152Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane JFK - CLT
5h 10m$105–537Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane LGA - CLT
5h 55m$144–635Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane PHL - CLT
5h 40m$133–806Train, bus
- Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
15h 3m$103–175Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
15h 59m$163–399
Edison to Charlotte by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edison to Charlotte is to bus which costs $90 - $180 and takes 14h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Edison to Charlotte is to train and fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $230 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Edison station to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Edison station to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Edison Station and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Trenton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.
The distance between Edison and Charlotte is 558 miles. The road distance is 580 miles.
The best way to get from Edison to Charlotte without a car is to train via Trenton which takes 13h 9m and costs $130 - $340.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Edison to Charlotte, including transfers.
Edison to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Edison to Charlotte train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Edison Station.
The best way to get from Edison to Charlotte is to train via Trenton which takes 13h 9m and costs $130 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 14h 8m.
What companies run services between Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Edison Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Trenton Transit Center and Trenton in around 13h 9m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $95–160 and the journey takes 12h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Greensboro/High Point
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Edison Station to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $16–20
Train from Edison Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Edison Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from Edison Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from Edison Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Edison to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Edison to Charlotte train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Trenton Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edison to Charlotte is 580 miles. It takes approximately 10h 36m to drive from Edison to Charlotte.
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