Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC

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Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlotte on November 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    		199 Spring Garden St.
    		Charlotte Bus StationCheapest
    FlixBus
      		Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
      		Charlotte Bus StationFastest
      Greyhound Lines, Inc.
        		199 Spring Garden St.
        		Charlotte Bus StationNo tags
        Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
          		199 Spring Garden St.
          		Charlotte Bus StationNo tags
          FlixBus
            		Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
            		Charlotte Bus StationNo tags

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            We recommend taking the train

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 12 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            2train per day
            12h 20mAverage Duration
            723 kmDistance
            66kgCO₂ emissions
            Bus
            		Average PriceUS$60 - US$225Average Duration16h 25m
            18kg CO₂e
            Train
            		Average PriceUS$90 - US$320Average Duration12h 20m
            66kg CO₂e

            Bus Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC: Trip Overview

            Average Ticket PriceUS$86
            Average Bus Trip Duration16h 25m
            Number of daily buses47
            Earliest bus departure2:10am
            Distance727 km
            Latest bus departure11:15pm

            Philadelphia to Charlotte Bus

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            Frequently asked questions on the trip Philadelphia, PA - Charlotte, NC

            1. What is the distance between Philadelphia and Charlotte?

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

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

              Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, and end it at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company, in Charlotte.

            Find cheapest prices for buses

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

            Best price found
            10-31
            US$92
            11-01
            US$87
            Today
            US$111
            11-03
            US$92
            11-04
            US$77
            11-05
            US$72
            11-06
            US$74
            11-07
            US$66
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Nov 7, 2025 with a price of US$66

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

            You can expect to pay from US$66 to US$219 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$66 which is on 2025-11-07.

            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.

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            Bus Travel Tips

            Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Philadelphia and Charlotte!

            Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Philadelphia to Charlotte, get comfy and count the stars.

            Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Philadelphia to Charlotte will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

            Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Philadelphia to Charlotte, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

            Did you know?

            Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

            The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

            It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

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