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Compare train, bus, and flight for Wilmington, DE to Charlotte, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wilmington, DE to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr1131 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr1131, while a flight costs an average of kr5733.
Distance: 426 miles (686 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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kr2313 Average price | kr1131 Average price Cheapest | kr5733 Average price | kr989 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 2m Average total duration 11h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 53m Average total duration 12h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 59m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Wilmington, DE to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is kr1182 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wilmington, DE to Charlotte, NC costing on average kr2313.
A bus is kr4602 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wilmington, DE to Charlotte, NC costing on average kr5733.
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 2m.
Bus takes on average 12h 53m.
Tickets start at around kr2313 compared to roughly kr989 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-1323.25. The journey takes 11h 32m versus 7h 59m 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 Wilmington, DE to Charlotte, NC
How to get from Wilmington, DE to Charlotte, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wilmington, DE to Charlotte, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:50 PM17h00Wilmington, DE10:50 AMCharlotte, NCkr12181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:50 PM17h00Wilmington, DE10:50 AMCharlotte, NCkr12181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:25 AM12h05Wilmington, DE1:30 PMCharlotte, NCkr12521One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:50 PM17h00Wilmington, DE11:50 AMCharlotte, NCkr12811One-way0 transfers
- 6:45 AM20h25Wilmington, DE3:10 AMCharlotte, NCkr16871One-way0 transfers
- 2:25 AM12h05Wilmington, DE2:30 PMCharlotte, NCkr18231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wilmington, DE to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is kr1182 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wilmington, DE to Charlotte, NC costing on average kr2313.
A bus is kr4602 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wilmington, DE to Charlotte, NC costing on average kr5733.
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 2m.
Bus takes on average 12h 53m.
- Around 95 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wilmington, DE 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 Wilmington Station, Wilmington, DE and arrive in Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French and arrive in Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, United, CitizenPlane, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Charlotte, NC by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 13 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, piedmont airlines, CitizenPlane, psa airlines.
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