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Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $80. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, and a flight costs an average of $47.
Distance: 450 miles (725 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$206 Average price | $138 Average price Cheapest | $278 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 18m Average total duration 11h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 34m Average total duration 12h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $206 (€168).
A bus is $140 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $278 (€227).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 48m.
Bus takes on average 12h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA
How to get from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:35 AM12h30Charlotte, NC7:05 PMPhiladelphia, PA$1181One-way0 transfers
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6:35 AM12h30Charlotte, NC7:05 PMPhiladelphia, PA$1181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:35 AM12h30Charlotte, NC7:05 PMPhiladelphia, PA$1181One-way0 transfers
Other options
3:40 PM12h45Charlotte, NC4:25 AMPhiladelphia, PA$1531One-way0 transfers
1:25 AM17h05Charlotte, NC6:30 PMPhiladelphia, PA$1571One-way0 transfers
3:59 AM13h01Charlotte, NC5:00 PMPhiladelphia, PA$1701One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $206 (€168).
A bus is $140 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $278 (€227).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 48m.
Bus takes on average 12h 4m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlotte, NC and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
- Trains mostly depart from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Philadelphia, PA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 7 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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