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

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

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  1. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PHL - CLT
    4h 35m
    $123–215

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Broad St At Hudson St to Market St At 11Th Stbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    17h 42m
    $91–170

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    11h 29m
    $140–310

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    15h 38m
    $103–182

  5. Drive  546.9 mi

    1. Drive from Trenton to Charlottecar car 546.9 mi
    10h 15m
    $100–145

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane EWR - CLT
    4h 17m
    $225–579

  7. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane JFK - CLT
    5h 8m
    $117–555

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LGA - CLT
    5h 55m
    $156–653

  9. Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane HPN - CLT
    7h 27m
    $183–957

Trenton to Charlotte by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration11h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Trenton, NJ, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 11h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Broad St At Hudson St to Charlotte Bus Station via Market St At 11Th St and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 17h 42m.

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