How far is Charlotte from Philadelphia?

The distance between Charlotte and Philadelphia is approximately 727 km (451 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

Buses departing from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company in Charlotte will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

Bus Charlotte to Philadelphia from $99 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Philadelphia on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 15m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	11:59pm	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 46m	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:40am	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 5m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 20m	1:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	11:40am	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 40m	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Philadelphia on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	17h 40m	3:10pm	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
	Bus	11:59pm	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 46m	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:40am	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 5m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 50m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Philadelphia on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	1:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 50m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 20m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:40am	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 5m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	11:40am	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 40m	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Philadelphia on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	9:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 25m	10:10pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	Fastest
	Bus	5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 20m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:40am	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 5m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	11:40am	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 40m	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Philadelphia on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	11:59pm	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 46m	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 20m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59pm	Charlotte Bus Station	15h 1m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	11:59pm	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 6m	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Philadelphia on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	11:59pm	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 46m	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 20m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 15m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 15m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Philadelphia on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00pm	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 15m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	11:59pm	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 46m	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:40am	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 5m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 50m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Philadelphia on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00pm	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 15m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	11:59pm	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 46m	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:40am	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 5m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	1:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 50m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 11 hours 37 minutes, and with fares starting at just $142, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

11h 37mAverage Duration

723 kmDistance

66kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$98 - $366	Average Duration16h	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$142 - $461	Average Duration11h 37m	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11316 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $98

FlixBus Charlotte Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Leticia Galvan

Leticia G.

January 3, 2024

Air quality wasn't good for the temperature at the time. No wifi as indicated.

Edwin K.

August 8, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,372 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87372 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $98

Greyhound Charlotte Philadelphia recent customer reviews

The ride was fine but the drivers tended to be very rude. It was my first time having transfers and I wasn’t sure where my next bus was and didn’t want to get lost, miss or get on the wrong bus they gave little to no help.

Brittny S.

July 20, 2023

Upon arriving gray hound canceled my trip and wanted to charge me 100 dollars over the price I booked the trip for

Kip D.

January 22, 2018

The bus driver was nice to

Carolyn B.

September 6, 2017

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Where are the popular stops in Charlotte and Philadelphia?

Stops in Charlotte

A - Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company

B - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

C - Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station

D - Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop

E - 4127 Glenwood Dr

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

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

How far is Charlotte from Philadelphia?
The distance between Charlotte and Philadelphia is approximately 727 km (451 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charlotte to Philadelphia?
Buses departing from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company in Charlotte will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-13

$182

11-14

$192

Today

$141

11-16

$145

11-17

$121

11-18

$111

11-19

$118

11-20

$126

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $111

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 $111 to $290 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 $111 which is on 2025-11-18.

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.