How much is the bus ticket from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Charlotte to Philadelphia start at R 1 054. The average price for this route is around R 1 443. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

The average bus journey time from Charlotte to Philadelphia is 16h 21m, covering a distance of 726 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 11h 30m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Charlotte to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 43 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus departs from Charlotte to Philadelphia at 01:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

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

A bus trip from Charlotte to Philadelphia produces an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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 11799 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

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 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.

Bus Charlotte to Philadelphia from R 1 034 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Charlotte to Philadelphia on 6 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:59	Charlotte Bus Station	13h 1m	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	09:45	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 25m	22:10	Schuylkill & Walnut	Fastest
	Bus	02:35	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 30m	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:40	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 5m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	11:40	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 40m	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Philadelphia on 7 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:59	Charlotte Bus Station	15h 6m	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	23:59	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 46m	11:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	02:35	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 30m	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	Charlotte Bus Station	14h 35m	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	23:59	Charlotte Bus Station	22h 41m	22:40	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Philadelphia on 8 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:00	Charlotte Bus Station	21h 40m	11:40	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
	Bus	23:59	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 46m	11:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	02:35	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 30m	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:30	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 15m	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	14:00	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 15m	02:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Philadelphia on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:59	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 36m	20:35	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	23:59	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 46m	11:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	02:35	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 30m	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:40	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 5m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	01:10	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 50m	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Philadelphia on 10 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:59	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 21m	16:20	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	Bus	23:59	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 46m	11:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	02:35	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 30m	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:40	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 5m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	01:10	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 50m	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Philadelphia on 11 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:25	Charlotte Bus Station	15h 5m	12:30	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	Bus	23:59	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 46m	11:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	02:35	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 30m	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:40	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 5m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	01:10	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 50m	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Philadelphia on 12 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:59	Charlotte Bus Station	20h 41m	20:40	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
	Bus	01:10	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 50m	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	02:35	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 30m	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:40	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 5m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	11:40	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 40m	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:09 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 11 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 670, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

11h 11mAverage duration

723 kmDistance

66kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 054 - R 4 782	Average duration16h 21m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 670 - R 4 705	Average duration11h 11m	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charlotte and Philadelphia?

Stops in Charlotte

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

Stops in Philadelphia

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 913 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11913 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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 096

FlixBus Charlotte Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Leticia Galvan

Leticia G.

3 January 2024

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

Edwin K.

8 August 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587 478 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87478 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 054

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.

20 July 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.

22 January 2018

The bus driver was nice to

Carolyn B.

6 September 2017

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

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Charlotte to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Charlotte to Philadelphia start at R 1 054. The average price for this route is around R 1 443. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Charlotte to Philadelphia?
The average bus journey time from Charlotte to Philadelphia is 16h 21m, covering a distance of 726 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 11h 30m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Charlotte to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 43 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Charlotte to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Charlotte to Philadelphia at 01:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Charlotte to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Charlotte to Philadelphia produces an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 11799 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Charlotte to Philadelphia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Charlotte to Philadelphia?
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 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

02/01

R 1 814

03/01

R 2 491

Today

R 2 407

05/01

R 1 907

06/01

R 1 390

07/01

R 1 322

08/01

R 1 330

09/01

R 1 356

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 07 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 322

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 R 1 322 to R 4 373 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 R 1 322, which is on 2026-01-07.

Usually Greyhound 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.