Bus from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Philadelphia on April 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Charlotte Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.Cheapest
FlixBusBus
Charlotte Bus Station
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Charlotte Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Charlotte Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
FlixBusBus
Charlotte Bus Station
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:09 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go 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 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

49bus per day
16h 5mAverage Duration
728 kmDistance
18kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$97 - $364Average Duration16h 5m
18kg CO₂e
Average Price$138 - $392Average Duration11h 11m
66kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Charlotte to Philadelphia start from $97. The average price for this route is around $120. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

    The average bus travel time from Charlotte to Philadelphia is 16h 5m, covering a distance of 728 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 46m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Charlotte to Philadelphia route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 49 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

    The earliest bus departs from Charlotte to Philadelphia at 1:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

    A bus trip from Charlotte to Philadelphia generates an estimated 18.180625 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12448 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
04-21
$146
04-22
$146
Today
$150
04-24
$138
04-25
$134
04-26
$118
04-27
$111
04-28
$108
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Apr 28, 2026 with a price of $108

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

You can expect to pay from $108 to $251 for a bus 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 $108 which is on 2026-04-28.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA?

busbud logoThe Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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