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Compare train and flight for Burlington, NC to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burlington, NC to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £146 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £146, while a flight costs an average of £281.
Distance: 569 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£146 Average Price Cheapest | £281 Average Price | £61 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Burlington, NC to Philadelphia, PA:
A train is £134 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Burlington, NC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average £281.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 44m.
Tickets start at around £146 compared to roughly £61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-85.07. The journey takes 10h 14m versus 7h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get to Philadelphia, PA from Burlington, NC by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Burlington, NC to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:001h35Burlington, NC11:35Philadelphia, PA£3511One-way0 changes
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- 10:001h35Burlington, NC11:35Philadelphia, PA£3511One-way0 changes
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- 10:001h35Burlington, NC11:35Philadelphia, PA£3511One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Burlington, NC to Philadelphia, PA:
A train is £134 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Burlington, NC to Philadelphia, PA costing on average £281.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 44m.
- Around 74 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burlington, NC and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Burlington Station, Burlington, NC and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Travel with American Airlines to go to Philadelphia, PA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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