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

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

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Wilmington International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane PHL - ILM
    3h 19m
    $97–500

  2. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PHL - RDU
    4h 23m
    $76–386

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    11h 16m
    $169–337

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    14h 30m
    $90–180

  5. Drive 515.2 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Charlottecar car 515.2 mi
    9h 35m
    $94–136

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane PHL - GSO
    3h 22m
    $151–788

  7. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PHL - CLT
    3h 55m
    $116–206

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

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Allentownbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ABE - CLT
    5h 45m
    $119–548

  9. 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
    14h 45m
    $101–170

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–340 and the journey takes 10h 52m.

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