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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 an average ticket price of $107 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $107, while a flight costs an average of $342.
Distance: 450 miles (725 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$166 Average price | $107 Average price Cheapest | $342 Average price | $117 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* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 2h 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $166.
A bus is $235 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $342.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 18m.
Bus takes on average 12h 34m.
Tickets start at around $166 compared to roughly $117 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-49.35. The journey takes 11h 48m versus 8h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
- FlixBus+
· 9:50 PM12h55Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)10:45 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$1161One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus+ · 9:50 PM12h55Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)10:45 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$1161One-way2 transfers
Fastest
13289:38 PM1h51Douglas International Airport11:29 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$2201One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 20 Crescent5:31 AM10h43Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC4:14 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2631One-way0 transfers
- 80 Carolinian6:45 AM12h35Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC7:20 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$3161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM12h15Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)3:05 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$1361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 AM12h50Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)12:30 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$1371One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+6:30 PM12h15Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)6:45 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$1441One-way1 transfer
- 23883:21 PM1h57Douglas International Airport5:18 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$2201One-way0 transfers
UA6183 · UA40156:00 AM3h43Douglas International Airport9:43 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$4801One-way1 transfer- UA6203 · UA45843:00 PM3h53Douglas International Airport6:53 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4801One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $166.
A bus is $235 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $342.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 18m.
Bus takes on average 12h 34m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 18 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Buses mostly depart from Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Philadelphia Bus Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, American 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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