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

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There are 8 ways to get from North Carolina to Philadelphia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane GSO - PHL
    2h 35m
    $134–639

  2. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Hillsborough St at Enterprise St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RDU - PHL
    3h 50m
    $76–386

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    12h 18m
    $162–342

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    12h 30m
    $85–170

  5. Drive 513.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Philadelphiacar car 513.3 mi
    9h 41m
    $94–136

  6. Fly from Wilmington International Airport

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ILM - PHL
    2h 34m
    $92–470

  7. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CLT - PHL
    3h 53m
    $115–205

  8. Bus via Fredericksburg (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Fredericksburgbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Fredericksburg to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    14h 30m
    $100–164

North Carolina to Philadelphia by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–340 and the journey takes 11h 11m.

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