How to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC

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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 prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, and a train costs an average of $100.

Distance: 450 miles (725 km)

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Flight

$200

Average price

$114

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Cheapest

$172

Average price

12h 9m

Average total duration

11h 39m

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30m

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12h 48m

Average total duration

12h 18m

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30m

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5h 22m

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2h 22m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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0.7 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

2.2 - 4.3kg

CO2 emissions

Amtrak

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Greyhound

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American Airlines

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from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC

How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

Greyhound
05:50PM14h30
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
08:20AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$1191One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Greyhound
05:50PM14h30
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
08:20AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$1191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

American AirlinesAA3208
01:46PM1h54
Philadelphia International Airport
03:40PMDouglas International Airport
$5561One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak79 Carolinian
08:58AM13h47
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
10:45PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
$2521One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak19 Crescent
03:38PM10h52
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
02:30AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
$2521One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
10:00PM11h30
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
09:30AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$1601One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:00AM12h25
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
05:25PMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$1601One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:10PM11h50
Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
05:00AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
$1601One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1969
10:35AM1h55
Philadelphia International Airport
12:30PMDouglas International Airport
$5561One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA2498
08:31AM1h59
Philadelphia International Airport
10:30AMDouglas International Airport
$5561One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA3012
03:35PM1h56
Philadelphia International Airport
05:31PMDouglas International Airport
$5561One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC

Travel to Charlotte, NC 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 Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC.

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There are 3 options to travel between Philadelphia, PA and Charlotte, NC including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC is a flight with an average price of $48 (€39).

This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC:

A flight is $24 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $71 (€58).

A flight is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $100 (€82).

The fastest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 51m.

Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 52m.

Bus takes on average 11h 30m.

The distance from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC is approximately 450 miles (725 km).
The average frequency per day from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC is:
  • Around 34 flights per day.
  • Around 22 buses per day.
  • Around 2 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC:
  • 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, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
  • Travel with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Charlotte, NC by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 7 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC often also extend their vacation to go to Raleigh, NC, Washington, DC, New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, Greensboro, NC. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Charlotte, NC and these popular destinations at a great price.
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