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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Burlingtonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane PHL - GSO
    4h 44m
    $158–803

  2. Drive 402.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Burlingtoncar car 402.7 mi
    8h 14m
    $74–107

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    11h 38m
    $160–330

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0670
    13h 26m
    $77–150

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PHL - RDU
    2. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 57m
    $94–401

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane EWR - GSO
    5h 35m
    $155–652

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

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BWI - RDU
    3. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 49m
    $220–986

  8. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane EWR - RDU
    3. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 54m
    $231–1,080

Philadelphia to Burlington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Burlington, NC, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Burlington Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $160–330 and the journey takes 11h 38m.

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