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

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There are 7 ways to get from Paterson to Charlotte by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane EWR - CLT
    4h 11m
    $236–590

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    14h 37m
    $93–168

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    14h 17m
    $143–358

  4. Drive  609.1 mi

    1. Drive from Paterson to Charlottecar car 609.1 mi
    11h 16m
    $112–161

  5. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    4. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane JFK - CLT
    4h 55m
    $107–543

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LGA - CLT
    5h 40m
    $146–641

  7. Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    15h 29m
    $109–187

Paterson to Charlotte by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 556.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Paterson, 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, 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.

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