Trains tickets from Philadelphia (PA) to Charlotte (NC)

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TodayJun 18
from $278
TomorrowJun 19
from $278
FriJun 20
from $278
SatJun 21
from $231
SunJun 22
from $278
MonJun 23
from $231
TueJun 24
from $192
WedJun 25
from $148

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: June 19 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 19 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: June 20 at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Charlotte.

Average Price$64 - $178Average Duration16h 5m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$87 - $231Average Duration12h 20m
66kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Charlotte

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 16 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28.453608247422675bus per day
16h 5mAverage Duration
$64Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Train Philadelphia to Charlotte: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$113
Average train trip duration12h 20m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure4:20am
Distance448 miles (722 km)
Latest train departure3:40pm

Philadelphia to Charlotte Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06/16
$267
06/17
$267
Today
$267
06/19
$267
06/20
$267
06/21
$222
06/22
$267
06/23
$222
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia to Charlotte was searched and found on Jun 21, 2025 with a price of $222

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia to Charlotte, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $222 to $1,111 for a train ticket from Philadelphia to Charlotte based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $222 which is on 2025-06-21.

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Train Travel Tips

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Charlotte you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Philadelphia and Charlotte, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Philadelphia to Charlotte, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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Train from Charlotte to Philadelphia

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