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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and North Carolina takes 13h 44m and the fastest train takes 13h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to North Carolina. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 44m
Duration
511 mi
Distance
$335
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Philadelphia to North Carolina train times

Trains run twice daily between Philadelphia and North Carolina. The earliest departure is at 8:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 3:38 PM which arrives into North Carolina at 5:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Charlotte Amtrak Station and take an average of 13h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System13h 22m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System13h 57m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System13h 22m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System13h 57m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System13h 22m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System13h 57m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System13h 27m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System14h 4m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System13h 27m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System14h 4m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System13h 21m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System14h 18m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to North Carolina? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to North Carolina.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 510.9 mi
  • Duration: 13h 44m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and North Carolina, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $280–440 and the journey takes 10h 52m.

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