There are 8 ways to get from Davidson to Philadelphia by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, 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.
Bus, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
best- Take the bus from Main St & Concord Rd to 3rd St & McDowell Stbus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane CLT - PHL
4h 58m$118–201Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
15h 8m$84–147Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kannapolis to 30th Street Stationtrain Carolinian
12h 14m$202–413Drive 503 mi
- Drive from Davidson to Philadelphiacar 503 mi
9h 36m$92–133Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane CLT - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 13m$125–949Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane CLT - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 42m$235–607Train via Charlotte (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Crescent / ...
13h 32m$124–307Bus 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 / ...
16h 58m$97–152
Davidson to Philadelphia by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Davidson to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $80 - $150 and takes 15h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Davidson to Philadelphia is to bus and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $110 - $210.
No, there is no direct bus from Davidson to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Davidson Gateway Dr & Jetton St and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via 4th St & McDowell St and Charlotte Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Davidson to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Kannapolis and arriving at 30th Street Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between Davidson and Philadelphia is 491 miles. The road distance is 506 miles.
The best way to get from Davidson to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs $200 - $420.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Davidson to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Davidson to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Davidson to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kannapolis station.
The best way to get from Davidson to Philadelphia is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs $200 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 15h 8m.
What companies run services between Davidson, NC, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kannapolis to 30th Street Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–340 and the journey takes 11h 50m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–140 and the journey takes 12h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
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 Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kannapolis to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from Main St & Concord Rd to 3rd St & McDowell St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
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Booking & Getting There
Davidson to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Davidson to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Davidson to Philadelphia is 506 miles. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Davidson to Philadelphia.
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