There are 8 ways to get from West Chester to Charlotte by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Line 104 bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane PHL - CLT
5h 22m$120–205Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
17h 21m$90–158Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent / ...
13h 7m$135–308Bus via Fredericksburg (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Fredericksburgbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
- Take the bus from Fredericksburg to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
17h 8m$98–153Drive 499.2 mi
- Drive from West Chester to Charlottecar 499.2 mi
9h 24m$92–132Line 104 bus, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane BWI - CLT
6h 27m$127–951Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane DCA - CLT
7h 4m$152–1,418Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to Harrisburgtrain
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MDT - CLT
7h 13m$100–529
West Chester to Charlotte by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Chester to Charlotte is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from West Chester to Charlotte is to line 104 bus and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $120 - $210.
No, there is no direct bus from West Chester to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Chestnut St & Darlington St and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station and Fredericksburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from West Chester to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from 69th St Transit Center and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
The distance between West Chester and Charlotte is 492 miles. The road distance is 502.1 miles.
The best way to get from West Chester to Charlotte without a car is to train which takes 13h 7m and costs $130 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from West Chester to Charlotte, including transfers.
West Chester to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
West Chester to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from West Chester to Charlotte is to train which takes 13h 7m and costs $130 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via Fredericksburg, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 17h 8m.
What companies run services between West Chester, PA, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 10h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to Charlotte Bus Station via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center, 11th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Fredericksburg in around 17h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Greensboro/High Point
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
West Chester to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Fredericksburg station.
West Chester to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Chester to Charlotte is 502 miles. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from West Chester to Charlotte.
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