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How to get fromWilmington to Charlotteby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Wilmington to Charlotte by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PHL - CLT
    4h 29m
    $122–738

  2. Bus via Baltimore

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St to Baltimore, MDbus bus Wilmington to Baltimore
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore, MD - 1200 Ponca St to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus bus New York
    12h 10m
    $51–89

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    10h 24m
    $140–320

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0305 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    11h 10m
    $76–150

  5. Drive 487.1 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmington to Charlottecar car 487.1 mi
    9h 1m
    $89–129

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane BWI - CLT
    4h 23m
    $116–909

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane DCA - CLT
    5h 8m
    $152–1,421

Wilmington to Charlotte by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration10h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 489.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Wilmington, DE, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Wilmington to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–320 and the journey takes 10h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 11h 10m.

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