There are 11 ways to get from Philadelphia to Davidson by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane PHL - CLT
- Take the bus from Brevard St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to Depot St & Jackson Stbus
5h 46m$119–202Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
16h 38m$88–146Train via Charlotte (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent / ...
13h 18m$138–297Drive 504.6 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Davidsoncar 504.6 mi
9h 30m$93–133Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane BWI - CLT
- Take the bus from Brevard St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to Depot St & Jackson Stbus
6h 40m$125–906Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane PHL - GSO
- Take the train from High Point to Kannapolistrain
6h 36m$224–981Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane EWR - CLT
- Take the bus from Brevard St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to Depot St & Jackson Stbus
6h 38m$236–603Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ABE - CLT
7h 39m$123–552Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MDT - CLT
8h 9m$108–548Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Kannapolistrain Carolinian
13h 37m$211–407Bus via Fredericksburg (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Fredericksburgbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
- Take the bus from Fredericksburg to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
16h 59m$91–147
Philadelphia to Davidson by train, foot, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Davidson is to bus which costs $85 - $150 and takes 16h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Davidson is to fly and bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $110 - $210.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Davidson. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Depot St & Jackson St via Brevard St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Davidson station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at CTC Station via Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Davidson is 491 miles. The road distance is 507.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Davidson without a car is to train via Charlotte which takes 13h 18m and costs $130 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Philadelphia to Davidson, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Davidson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Davidson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Davidson is to train via Charlotte which takes 13h 18m and costs $130 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 16h 38m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Davidson, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 10h 52m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–150 and the journey takes 14h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from High Point to Kannapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Kannapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Brevard St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to Depot St & Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from Brevard St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to Depot St & Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from Brevard St & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to Depot St & Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Davidson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Davidson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Davidson is 508 miles. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Philadelphia to Davidson.
There are 311+ hotels available in Davidson.









