How to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC

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 bus with an average price of $94 (€77).

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

A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $150 (€122).

A bus is $240 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $334 (€272).

The fastest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 17m.

Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 27m.

Bus takes on average 12h 50m.

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 46 flights per day.
• Around 18 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.

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 Bus Station 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 Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
• Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines to go to Charlotte, NC by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
• 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Charlotte, NC to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Charlotte, NC, you can enjoy thrilling rides at Carowinds amusement park or engage in outdoor adventures like whitewater rafting at the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Explore the vibrant arts scene in NoDa, the historic arts and entertainment district, or catch a NASCAR race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. For cultural experiences, visit the Billy Graham Library or the interactive NASCAR Hall of Fame. Discover hands-on exhibits at Discovery Place Science or stroll through the scenic Freedom Park. Art enthusiasts will appreciate the Mint Museum Uptown, while the Levine Museum of the New South offers insights into post-Civil War Southern history.

To fully experience Charlotte, NC, and its main attractions such as the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Discovery Place Science, and the U.S. National Whitewater Center, plan for a 2 to 3 day visit.