4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 $72. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 11m. 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 $72, and a train costs an average of $125.
Distance: 426 miles (686 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$176 Average price | $97 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 41m Average total duration Fastest 11h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 38m Average total duration 12h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE costing on average $176.
A bus is $277 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE costing on average $374.
Other travel options to Wilmington, DE take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 11m.
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.
- 11:30 PM11h25Charlotte, NC10:55 AMWilmington, DE$751One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:30 PM11h25Charlotte, NC10:55 AMWilmington, DE$751One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:30 PM11h25Charlotte, NC10:55 AMWilmington, DE$751One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:30 PM11h25Charlotte, NC9:55 AMWilmington, DE$851One-way0 transfers
- 3:40 AM17h10Charlotte, NC8:50 PMWilmington, DE$871One-way0 transfers
- 11:05 PM11h50Charlotte, NC10:55 AMWilmington, DE$1471One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Aug 24
Aug 25
Aug 26
Aug 27
Aug 28
Aug 29
Aug 30
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE
Travel to Wilmington, DE easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE.
This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE costing on average $176.
A bus is $277 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE costing on average $374.
Other travel options to Wilmington, DE take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 8m.
- Around 84 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) and arrive in Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French.
- Flights mostly depart from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Wilmington, DE by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Wilmington, DE by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Travelling from Charlotte, NC to Wilmington, DE: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
