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How to get fromBurlington to Philadelphiaby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane GSO - PHL
    4h 1m
    $135–657

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0320 / ...
    11h 20m
    $72–143

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Carolinian
    10h 14m
    $160–330

  4. Drive 402.3 mi

    1. Drive from Burlington to Philadelphiacar car 402.3 mi
    8h 19m
    $74–107

  5. Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RDU - PHL
    5h 23m
    $93–401

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CLT - PHL
    6h 41m
    $156–274

  7. Fly Piedmont Triad International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane GSO - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5h 42m
    $122–479

Burlington to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Burlington, NC, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Burlington Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station once daily. Tickets cost $160–330 and the journey takes 10h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Philadelphia Bus Station via Greensboro, Greensboro Bus Stop, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 11h 20m.

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