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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Gastoniaby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Gastonia by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PHL - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Gastonia Stationtrain train
    5h 59m
    $69–210

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Gastonia Stationtrain train Crescent
    11h 44m
    $50–180

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    16h 31m
    $70–193

  4. Drive 534 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Gastoniacar car 534 mi
    9h 55m
    $98–141

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane PHL - GSP
    2. Take the bus from Servicios Zapata - Spartanburg to Los Arcos Restaurant - Gastoniabus bus
    6h 7m
    $165–684

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane EWR - CLT
    6h 45m
    $104–467

  7. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Allentownbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ABE - CLT
    8h 31m
    $105–464

  8. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane PHL - GSO
    2. Take the train from High Point to Gastonia Stationtrain train
    9h 5m
    $104–625

  9. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MDT - CLT
    8h 48m
    $103–393

Philadelphia to Gastonia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Gastonia, Gaston County, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Gastonia Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–180 and the journey takes 11h 44m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Charlotte Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 14h 30m.

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