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How to get fromDelaware to North Carolinaby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Delaware to North Carolina by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane PHL - ILM
    3h 54m
    $103–1,042

  2. Bus via Baltimore

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St to Baltimore, MDbus bus Wilmington to Baltimore
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore, MD - 1200 Ponca St to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus bus New York
    12h 10m
    $51–89

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    10h 48m
    $162–321

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0305 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    11h 10m
    $76–161

  5. Drive 487.1 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmington to Charlottecar car 487.1 mi
    9h 1m
    $89–129

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

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane PHL - GSO
    3h 56m
    $157–1,330

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

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PHL - CLT
    4h 29m
    $122–748

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane BWI - CLT
    4h 23m
    $131–939

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

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PHL - RDU
    4h 57m
    $82–928

  10. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BWI - RDU
    4h 48m
    $201–979

Delaware to North Carolina by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 452.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Delaware, USA and North Carolina, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Wilmington to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $150–320 and the journey takes 10h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 11h 10m.

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