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How to get fromCharlotte to New Castleby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Charlotte to New Castle by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CLT - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain train
    5h 35m
    $121–748

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0305 / ...
    12h 41m
    $77–148

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Wilmingtontrain train Crescent / ...
    11h 47m
    $155–321

  4. Drive 482.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to New Castlecar car 482.3 mi
    9h 4m
    $88–128

  5. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane CLT - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Wilmingtontrain train
    5h 47m
    $116–927

  6. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CLT - DCA
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain train
    6h 5m
    $126–1,262

  7. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CLT - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain train
    6h 40m
    $126–961

  8. Fly to Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY)plane plane CLT - SBY
    2. Take the bus from Salisbury Park & Ride to Wilmington Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 38m
    $105–520

Charlotte to New Castle by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and New Castle, DE, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Wilmington twice daily. Tickets cost $150–320 and the journey takes 10h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to 6Th St @ Delaware St via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Wilmington Bus Station, and 4Th St @ French St in around 12h 41m.

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