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

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TomorrowJun 6
from $278
SatJun 7
from $192
SunJun 8
from $231
MonJun 9
from $231
TueJun 10
from $148
WedJun 11
from $148
ThuJun 12
from $192
FriJun 13
from $192

Trains leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 6 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: June 6 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 6 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: June 6 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Philadelphia.

Bus
Average Price$64 - $172Average Duration16h 5m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$95 - $224Average Duration12h 15m
66kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Charlotte to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 12 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
12h 15mAverage Duration
$95Cheapest ticket
66kgCO₂ emissions

Train Charlotte to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$139
Average train trip duration12h 15m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure5:31am
Distance448 miles (722 km)
Latest train departure6:45am

Charlotte to Philadelphia Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
06/03
$184
06/04
$184
Today
$267
06/06
$267
06/07
$184
06/08
$222
06/09
$222
06/10
$141
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte to Philadelphia was searched and found on Jun 10, 2025 with a price of $141

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

You can expect to pay from $141 to $1,111 for a train ticket from Charlotte to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $141 which is on 2025-06-10.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Philadelphia, 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 Charlotte and Philadelphia, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Charlotte to Philadelphia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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 Philadelphia to Charlotte

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