There are 7 ways to get from Garfield to Charlotte by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, 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.
Train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Plauderville to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane EWR - CLT
4h 8m$236–589Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Plauderville to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane JFK - CLT
4h 52m$107–542Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent / ...
13h 48m$145–370Bus
- Take the bus from Midland Ave At Outwater Lane to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 160
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
15h 10m$108–195Drive 607.8 mi
- Drive from Garfield to Charlottecar 607.8 mi
11h 12m$111–161Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Plauderville to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane LGA - CLT
5h 37m$146–640Bus via New York Midtown
- Take the bus from Midland Ave At Outwater Lane to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 160
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
15h 11m$108–185
Garfield to Charlotte by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Garfield to Charlotte is to bus via New York Midtown which costs $100 - $190 and takes 15h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Garfield to Charlotte is to train and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $230 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Garfield to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Midland Ave At Outwater Lane and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Garfield to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Plauderville and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.
The distance between Garfield and Charlotte is 557 miles. The road distance is 611.3 miles.
The best way to get from Garfield to Charlotte without a car is to train which takes 13h 48m and costs $140 - $370.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Garfield to Charlotte, including transfers.
Garfield to Charlotte bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Midland Ave At Outwater Lane station.
Garfield to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Garfield to Charlotte is to train which takes 13h 48m and costs $140 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 15h 10m.
What companies run services between Garfield, NJ, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–350 and the journey takes 12h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Midland Ave At Outwater Lane to Charlotte Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 15h 10m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Plauderville to Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from Secaucus Upper Level to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $14–17
Train from Plauderville to Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–10
Train from Plauderville to Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–10
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Midland Ave At Outwater Lane to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
Bus from Midland Ave At Outwater Lane to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
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Booking & Getting There
Garfield to Charlotte bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Garfield to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Garfield to Charlotte is 611 miles. It takes approximately 11h 12m to drive from Garfield to Charlotte.
There are 941+ hotels available in Charlotte.
