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Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a train costs an average of $117.
Distance: 426 miles (686 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$248 Average price | $128 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price |
11h 30m Average total duration 11h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 5m Average total duration 12h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE:
A flight is $29 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE costing on average $68 (€54).
A flight is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE costing on average $117 (€93).
Other travel options to Wilmington, DE take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 11m.
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
- Around 65 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charlotte, NC and Wilmington, DE as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC and arrive in Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE.
- 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 Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Wilmington, DE by train.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines to go to Wilmington, DE by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Wilmington, DE by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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