There are 9 ways to get from Metuchen to Charlotte by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, 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.
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane EWR - CLT
4h 9m$235–581Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
14h 4m$88–182Train via Trenton
- Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent / ...
13h 11m$143–346Drive 579.2 mi
- Drive from Metuchen to Charlottecar 579.2 mi
10h 40m$106–153Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane JFK - CLT
5h 6m$105–537Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane LGA - CLT
5h 39m$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 32m$134–805Train, bus
- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
15h$98–175Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
16h 3m$183–409
Metuchen to Charlotte by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Charlotte is to bus which costs $85 - $190 and takes 14h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Metuchen to Charlotte is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $230 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Metuchen 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 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Trenton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
The distance between Metuchen and Charlotte is 554 miles. The road distance is 582.6 miles.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Charlotte without a car is to train via Trenton which takes 13h 11m and costs $140 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Metuchen to Charlotte, including transfers.
Metuchen to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Metuchen to Charlotte train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Charlotte is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $230 - $600. Alternatively, you can train via Trenton, which costs $140 - $350 and takes 13h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 14h 4m.
What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Metuchen to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Trenton Transit Center and Trenton in around 13h 11m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
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
- $85–170
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Metuchen to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Metuchen to Charlotte train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Trenton Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to Charlotte is 583 miles. It takes approximately 10h 40m to drive from Metuchen to Charlotte.
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