PA → NC · about 453 miles
Philadelphia to Charlotte bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 25 direct buses and trains a week from Philadelphia to Charlotte. The fastest takes 10 hours 47 minutes; the first departure leaves at 7:00 AM and the last at 5:50 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 25
- Fastest trip
- 10h 47m
- First departure
- 7:00 AM
- Last departure
- 5:50 PM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 9:20 PM | 14h 20m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Philadelphia to Charlotte Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:56 AM | 10:45 PM | 13h 49m | Daily | Philadelphia to Charlotte Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:58 AM | 10:45 PM | 13h 47m | Daily from Dec 19 | Philadelphia to Charlotte Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:38 PM | 2:30 AM +1 day | 10h 52m | Daily | Philadelphia to Charlotte Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:43 PM | 2:30 AM +1 day | 10h 47m | Thu from Nov 26 | Philadelphia to Charlotte Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:50 PM | 8:20 AM +1 day | 14h 30m | Daily | Philadelphia to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Philadelphia Where you get off in Charlotte The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Philadelphia
Where buses and trains stop in Charlotte
Return trip: Charlotte to Philadelphia
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Philadelphia to Charlotte?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 10 hours 47 minutes; the typical trip is 13 hours 47 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Philadelphia to Charlotte?
The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 5:50 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Philadelphia to Charlotte?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Philadelphia?
Buses and trains to Charlotte leave from Philadelphia Amtrak station and Philadelphia (Bus Terminal).