There are 9 ways to get from Charlotte to Pennsylvania by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane CLT - AVP
3h 28m$117–502Fly to Lehigh Valley International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane CLT - ABE
4h 1m$64–442Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Crescent / ...
11h 16m$130–296Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
12h 40m$80–140Drive 513.4 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Philadelphiacar 513.4 mi
9h 40m$94–136Fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane CLT - PHL
3h 52m$114–196Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane CLT - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Plbus
4h 18mFly to Erie International Airport
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane CLT - ERI
4h 26m$64–384Bus via Fredericksburg (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Fredericksburgbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Fredericksburg to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
14h 30m$94–142
Charlotte to Pennsylvania by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Pennsylvania is to bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Pennsylvania is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $110 - $500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Charlotte Bus Station station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Pennsylvania. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at 15th St/City Hall via Drexel Station at 30th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
The distance between Charlotte and Pennsylvania is 527 miles. The road distance is 516.4 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Pennsylvania without a car is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs $130 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Charlotte to Pennsylvania, including transfers.
Charlotte to Pennsylvania bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Pennsylvania train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Pennsylvania is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $110 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 11h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Pennsylvania, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–300 and the journey takes 11h 11m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Greensboro/High Point
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Erie International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Charlotte to Pennsylvania bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Charlotte to Pennsylvania train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Pennsylvania is 516 miles. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Charlotte to Pennsylvania.
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