How much is the train ticket from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Philadelphia start from R 1 708. The average price for this train route is around R 2 551. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Charlotte to Philadelphia is 12h 15m, covering a distance of 723 km. The quickest train can get you there in 9h 37m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charlotte to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

The earliest train from Charlotte to Philadelphia departs at 05:31. And the latest train departs at 07:30.

Train Charlotte to Philadelphia from R 1 630 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charlotte to Philadelphia on 6 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	11h 11m	16:42	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Charlotte to Philadelphia on 7 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	12h 15m	19:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	11h 11m	16:42	30th Street Station	Fastest

Next departures from Charlotte to Philadelphia on 8 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	11h 11m	16:42	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	11h 11m	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	12h 15m	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	12h 15m	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Philadelphia on 9 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	12h 15m	19:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	11h 11m	16:42	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	11h 11m	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	12h 15m	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Philadelphia on 10 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	11h 11m	16:42	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	11h 11m	16:42	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	12h 15m	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	12h 15m	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Philadelphia on 11 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	12h 15m	19:00	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	10h 42m	16:13	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	10h 42m	16:13	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	12h 15m	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Philadelphia on 12 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	10h 42m	16:13	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	10h 42m	16:13	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	12h 15m	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	12h 15m	19:00	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:36 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlotte to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 16 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

46bus per day

16h 30mAverage duration

733 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 104 - R 3 686	Average duration16h 30m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 708 - R 4 847	Average duration12h 15m	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 784 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5784 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 708

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Charlotte to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Philadelphia start from R 1 708. The average price for this train route is around R 2 551. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charlotte to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Charlotte to Philadelphia is 12h 15m, covering a distance of 723 km. The quickest train can get you there in 9h 37m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charlotte to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlotte to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Charlotte to Philadelphia departs at 05:31. And the latest train departs at 07:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

03/04

R 3 883

04/04

R 3 224

Today

R 5 339

06/04

R 12 636

07/04

R 4 663

08/04

R 3 883

09/04

R 3 883

10/04

R 4 663

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 04 Apr 2026 with a price of R 3 224

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

You can expect to pay from R 3 224 to R 14 439 for a train ticket from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 883, which is on 2026-04-08.