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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 $75. 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 $75, and a train costs an average of $105.
Distance: 426 miles (686 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$203 Average price | $142 Average price Cheapest | $199 Average price | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 27m Average total duration 10h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 38m Average total duration 12h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Wilmington, DE:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE costing on average $199 (€161).
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE costing on average $203 (€164).
Other travel options to Wilmington, DE take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 57m.
Bus takes on average 12h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE
How to get from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
· 2:35 AM14h15Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)4:50 PMWilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French$841One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- · 2:35 AM14h15Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)4:50 PMWilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French$841One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA27275:45 AM1h40Douglas International Airport7:25 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$4111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 80 Carolinian6:45 AM11h51Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC6:36 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$1281One-way0 transfers
- 20 Crescent5:31 AM10h46Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC4:17 PMWilmington Station, Wilmington, DE$1801One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus+11:59 PM16h51Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)4:50 PMWilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French$841One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+11:40 PM17h10Charlotte, Freedom Drive (Planet Fitness), NC4:50 PMWilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French$841One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+6:30 PM11h25Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)5:55 AMWilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French$851One-way1 transfer
- NK2546 · NK24083:16 PM8h16Douglas International Airport11:32 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$1921One-way1 transfer
UA3440 · UA177612:11 PM9h17Douglas International Airport9:28 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$3841One-way1 transfer
AA521710:45 PM1h41Douglas International Airport12:26 AMHarrisburg International Airport$3991One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE costing on average $199 (€161).
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE costing on average $203 (€164).
Other travel options to Wilmington, DE take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 57m.
Bus takes on average 12h 8m.
- Around 75 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC and arrive in Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE.
- 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 FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Wilmington, DE by bus.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines to go to Wilmington, DE by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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