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Today25 Apr
from US$91
Tomorrow26 Apr
from US$85
Sat27 Apr
from US$65
Sun28 Apr
from US$70
Mon29 Apr
from US$65
Tue30 Apr
Wed1 May
from US$62
Thu2 May
from US$63

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Spring Garden Street
    Arrival time: 26 April at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$91
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Spring Garden Street
    Arrival time: 26 April at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$103
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Spring Garden Street
    Arrival time: 26 April at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Charlotte (Freedom Dr)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$118
  • Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Spring Garden Street
    Arrival time: 26 April at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$143
  • Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Spring Garden Street
    Arrival time: 26 April at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$152
Bus Philadelphia to Charlotte: Trip Overview

Bus Philadelphia to Charlotte: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$79
Average bus trip duration17h 25m
Number of daily buses36
Earliest bus departure03:15
Distance452 miles
Latest bus departure23:35

Philadelphia to Charlotte buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses36
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures03:15 - 23:35
Minimum PriceUS$51
Average Ticket PriceUS$79
Minimum Trip Duration11h55m
Average Bus Trip Duration17h25m
Distance452 miles
Bus companies on this routeFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Philadelphia - Charlotte

The average bus ticket price from Philadelphia to Charlotte is US$79. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Philadelphia to Charlotte is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Philadelphia and Charlotte is around 17h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 11h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 451 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Philadelphia to Charlotte can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 36 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Philadelphia to Charlotte by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Philadelphia to Charlotte, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.

Buses travelling between Philadelphia and Charlotte leave from Bus Station or Philadelphia Airport and arrive at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station, Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop.

About Bus Travel

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Philadelphia to Charlotte will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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 to Charlotte?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle typeTravel timeAvg priceDaily departures
Vehicle typeBusTravel time17h 25mAvg priceUS$79Daily departures36
Vehicle typeTrainTravel time12hAvg priceUS$135Daily departures2

The best way to travel between Philadelphia and Charlotte is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$79 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$58. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Charlotte, choose the bus, as it will take you from Philadelphia to Charlotte in about 12h – that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Philadelphia by bus?

Bus from Charlotte to Philadelphia

You can also go to Charlotte by train

Train from Philadelphia to Charlotte

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