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How to get fromSouth Carolina to Philadelphiaby plane, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from South Carolina to Philadelphia by plane, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport

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    1. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane GSP - PHL
    2h 55m
    $118–522

  2. Fly from Columbia

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    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CAE - PHL
    4h 6m
    $74–436

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    12h 49m
    $381–586

  4. Drive  634.4 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Philadelphiacar car 634.4 mi
    11h 58m
    $116–168

  5. Taxi to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Rock Hill to Charlotte-Airport-CLTtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CLT - PHL
    3h 3m
    $193–300

  6. Taxi to Asheville Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Greenville to Asheville-Airport-AVLtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane AVL - PHL
    3h 34m
    $210–588

  7. Fly from Charleston International Airport

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CHS - PHL
    4h 50m
    $656–908

  8. Bus to Myrtle Beach, fly

    1. Take the bus from Florence Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MYR - PHL
    5h 22m
    $90–685

Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 537 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charleston Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $350–550 and the journey takes 12h 36m.

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