NC → PA · about 453 miles
Charlotte to Philadelphia bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 21 direct buses and trains a week from Charlotte to Philadelphia. The fastest takes 10 hours 37 minutes; the first departure leaves at 2:45 AM and the last at 6:45 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 10h 37m
- First departure
- 2:45 AM
- Last departure
- 6:45 AM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:45 AM | 3:25 PM | 12h 40m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Philadelphia | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:31 AM | 4:08 PM | 10h 37m | Thu–Sun | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:31 AM | 4:11 PM | 10h 40m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:31 AM | 4:42 PM | 11h 11m | Mon–Fri | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 15m | Daily | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 20m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Charlotte Where you get off in Philadelphia The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Charlotte
Where buses and trains stop in Philadelphia
Return trip: Philadelphia to Charlotte
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Charlotte to Philadelphia?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 10 hours 37 minutes; the typical trip is 11 hours 11 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Charlotte to Philadelphia?
The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:45 AM (Sat & Sun).
Which bus and rail companies go from Charlotte to Philadelphia?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Charlotte?
Buses and trains to Philadelphia leave from Charlotte Amtrak Station and Charlotte Bus Station.