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Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $119 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 54m. 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 $119, while a flight costs an average of $585.
Distance: 450 miles (725 km)
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$220 Average price | $119 Average price Cheapest | $585 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 34m Average total duration 12h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 20m Average total duration 12h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 33m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC
Compare the available ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $102 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $220 (€185).
A bus is $467 (€391) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $585 (€491).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 34m.
Bus takes on average 13h 20m.
Tickets start at around $220 (€185) compared to roughly $109 (€91) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$111 (-€93). The journey takes 12h 4m versus 8h 33m 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 Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC
How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
7:00 AM 14h20 Philadelphia Bus Station 9:20 PM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) $100 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
7:00 AM 14h20 Philadelphia Bus Station 9:20 PM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) $100 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- UA3676 · UA6239
10:30 AM 3h52 Philadelphia International Airport 2:22 PM Douglas International Airport $501 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 65 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian
4:20 AM 18h25 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA 10:45 PM Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC $166 1 One-way 1 transfer - 79 Carolinian
8:56 AM 13h49 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA 10:45 PM Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC $188 1 One-way 0 transfers - 19 Crescent
3:38 PM 10h52 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA 2:30 AM Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC $221 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:50 PM 14h30 Philadelphia Bus Station 8:20 AM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) $109 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus+
10:00 PM 11h05 Philadelphia Bus Station 9:05 AM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) $123 1 One-way 1 transfer - ·
12:05 AM 12h15 Philadelphia Bus Station 11:20 AM Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station) $126 1 One-way 1 transfer
- UA4577 · UA6234
7:40 PM 4h19 Philadelphia International Airport 11:59 PM Douglas International Airport $501 1 One-way 1 transfer - UA1591 · UA3634
6:00 AM 4h42 Philadelphia International Airport 10:42 AM Douglas International Airport $501 1 One-way 1 transfer - UA308 · UA2005
4:59 PM 6h05 Philadelphia International Airport 11:04 PM Douglas International Airport $501 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $102 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $220 (€185).
A bus is $467 (€391) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $585 (€491).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 34m.
Bus takes on average 13h 20m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and Charlotte, NC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Douglas International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia Bus Station and arrive in Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station).
- Travel with United, American Airlines, psa airlines, piedmont airlines, Spirit Airlines, CitizenPlane, Republic Airlines to go to Charlotte, NC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with American Airlines, CitizenPlane.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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