How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Charlotte?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Charlotte start from $90. The average price for this route is around $115. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Charlotte?

The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Charlotte is 16h 25m, covering a distance of 727 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 50m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Charlotte route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Charlotte at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Charlotte generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Charlotte?

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 11799 reviews.

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

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

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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

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.

Bus Philadelphia to Charlotte from $82 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlotte on January 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	12:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:45pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 10m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	14h 30m	12:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlotte on January 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	12:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:45pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 10m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 35m	5:35pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlotte on January 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	12:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:45pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 10m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 35m	5:35pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlotte on January 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:45pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 10m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:10am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	13h 30m	4:40pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	13h	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlotte on January 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h	6:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:45pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 10m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	6:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 20m	6:50am	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlotte on January 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h	6:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	12:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:45pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 10m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	14h 30m	12:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlotte on January 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	12:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:45pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 10m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 25m	5:25pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlotte on January 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	12:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:45pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 10m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 25m	5:25pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:16 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Charlotte

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 $128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

12h 20mAverage Duration

723 kmDistance

66kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$90 - $359	Average Duration16h 25m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$128 - $397	Average Duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Charlotte?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
Map
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Map
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
Map
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
Map

Stops in Charlotte

A
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
4705 N. Tryon S, Charlotte, NC, USA
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B
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Visit page Map
C
Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station
601 W Trade St , Charlotte, NC 28202
Map
D
Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop
4335 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213
Map
E
4127 Glenwood Dr
4127 Glenwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Exxon Gas Station)
Map

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,984 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87492 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 $90

Greyhound Philadelphia Charlotte recent customer reviews

My bus driver crashed and didn't report it he simply fixed the moror got back on the bus and continue to drive

Luis P.

April 18, 2017

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Charlotte?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Charlotte start from $90. The average price for this route is around $115. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Charlotte?
The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Charlotte is 16h 25m, covering a distance of 727 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Charlotte route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Charlotte?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Charlotte at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Charlotte?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Charlotte generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Charlotte?
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 11799 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Charlotte?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Charlotte?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Charlotte?
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

01-08

$145

01-09

$149

Today

$145

01-11

$113

01-12

$106

01-13

$97

01-14

$97

01-15

$106

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $97

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 $97 to $189 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 $97 which is on 2026-01-13.