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

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Gastonia by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PHL - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte to Gastoniabus bus
    5h 39m
    $120–205

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    16h 10m
    $88–146

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Gastonia Stationtrain train Crescent
    11h 44m
    $130–310

  4. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus FlixBus 2608
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Gastonia, NC - Chester St.bus bus Nyc
    12h
    $111–161

  5. Drive  534.3 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Gastoniacar car 534.3 mi
    9h 54m
    $98–141

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane PHL - GSP
    2. Take the bus from Servicios Zapata - Spartanburg to Los Arcos Restaurant - Gastoniabus bus
    6h 5m
    $174–804

  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
    6h 10m
    $236–607

  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
    7h 26m
    $124–605

  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 57m
    $108–562

Philadelphia to Gastonia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Gastonia, Gaston County, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Gastonia Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–310 and the journey takes 11h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Gastonia, NC - Chester St. via New York City Chinatown and New York, NY in around 12h.

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