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

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Charlotte, NC by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, line 8 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PHL - CLT
    2. Take the bus from 4th St & Graham St to Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel Stbus bus
    4h 44m
    $118–202

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    15h 16m
    $81–155

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    12h 3m
    $142–308

  4. Drive 516.2 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Charlotte, NCcar car 516.2 mi
    9h 32m
    $95–137

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

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane BWI - CLT
    5h 36m
    $124–907

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane PHL - GSO
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro to Charlotte, NCbus bus
    5h 34m
    $171–870

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas 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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane EWR - CLT
    5h 36m
    $236–606

  8. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ABE - CLT
    6h 37m
    $117–544

  9. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MDT - CLT
    7h 6m
    $109–541

  10. Bus via Fredericksburg (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Fredericksburgbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fredericksburg to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2605
    15h 36m
    $88–145

Philadelphia to Charlotte, NC by train, foot, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–310 and the journey takes 10h 52m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 14h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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