There are 10 ways to get from Metuchen to North Carolina by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
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Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane EWR - CLT
3h 48m$235–581Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
14h 3m$93–172Train via Trenton
- Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent / ...
13h 35m$136–339Drive 579.2 mi
- Drive from Metuchen to Charlottecar 579.2 mi
10h 40m$106–153Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane EWR - GSO
3h 37m$160–813Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Wilmington International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane EWR - ILM
3h 41m$111–495Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane EWR - RDU
4h 44m$135–831Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane JFK - RDU
5h 42m$400–1,337Train, 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 / ...
14h 58m$103–175Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
16h 29m$166–402
Metuchen to North Carolina by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to North Carolina is to bus which costs $90 - $180 and takes 14h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Metuchen to North Carolina is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $160 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Metuchen station to North Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to North Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at 7th St Station via Trenton and Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
The distance between Metuchen and North Carolina is 554 miles. The road distance is 582.6 miles.
The best way to get from Metuchen to North Carolina without a car is to train via Trenton which takes 13h 35m and costs $130 - $340.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Metuchen to North Carolina, including transfers.
Metuchen to North Carolina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Metuchen to North Carolina train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
The best way to get from Metuchen to North Carolina is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $230 - $600. Alternatively, you can train via Trenton, which costs $130 - $340 and takes 13h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 14h 3m.
What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and North Carolina, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Metuchen to 7th St Station via Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, Charlotte Amtrak Station, and Parkwood Station in around 13h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Wilmington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- 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
- 53 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
- 53 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
- $95–160
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Metuchen to North Carolina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Metuchen to North Carolina train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Trenton Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to North Carolina is 583 miles. It takes approximately 10h 40m to drive from Metuchen to North Carolina.
There are 947+ hotels available in North Carolina.