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How to get fromNew York to Charlotteby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from New York to Charlotte by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane EWR - CLT
    4h 5m
    $314–630

  2. Bus via Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New York, NY - 127 E. Broadway to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus bus New York
    13h 28m
    $58–85

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    12h 30m
    $330–550

  4. Drive  604.4 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Charlottecar car 604.4 mi
    11h 10m
    $111–160

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane JFK - CLT
    4h 6m
    $102–521

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LGA - CLT
    4h 23m
    $139–614

  7. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane HPN - CLT
    6h 10m
    $185–1,020

  8. Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly to Concord

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train
    2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Concord (USA)plane plane ISP - USA
    5h 49m
    $269–928

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    16h 50m
    $100–180

New York to Charlotte by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 549.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $330–550 and the journey takes 12h 30m.

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