How much is the bus ticket from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Charlottesville to Philadelphia start at R 658. The average price for this route is around R 926. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?

The average bus journey time from Charlottesville to Philadelphia is 12h 20m, covering a distance of 341 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h 45m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Charlottesville to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Charlottesville to Philadelphia at 07:15. And the latest bus departs at 07:15.

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

A bus trip from Charlottesville to Philadelphia produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Charlottesville to Philadelphia from R 579 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Charlottesville to Philadelphia on 6 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	14h 55m	22:10	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	7h 50m	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 25m	20:40	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Philadelphia on 7 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 20m	20:35	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	7h 50m	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 25m	20:40	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	14h 55m	22:10	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Philadelphia on 8 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	7h 50m	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	8h 30m	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	14h 55m	22:10	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 20m	20:35	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Philadelphia on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	7h 50m	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	8h 30m	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	11h 50m	19:05	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 20m	20:35	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 40m	20:55	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Philadelphia on 10 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	11h 50m	19:05	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	7h 50m	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	8h 30m	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 20m	20:35	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 40m	20:55	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Philadelphia on 11 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	11h 50m	19:05	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	7h 50m	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	8h 30m	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 20m	20:35	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 40m	20:55	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures from Charlottesville to Philadelphia on 12 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 20m	20:35	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	7h 50m	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	8h 30m	15:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:15	Charlottesville Union Station	12h 30m	19:45	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charlottesville 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 5 hours 7 minutes and with fares starting at just R 525, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

5h 7mAverage duration

358 kmDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 658 - R 2 067	Average duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 525 - R 3 616	Average duration5h 7m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charlottesville and Philadelphia?

Stops in Charlottesville

A
Campbells Travel Bus Stop
310 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903

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

Greyhound

3.5/587 482 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87482 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 674

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Charlottesville to Philadelphia start at R 658. The average price for this route is around R 926. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?
The average bus journey time from Charlottesville to Philadelphia is 12h 20m, covering a distance of 341 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h 45m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Charlottesville to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Charlottesville to Philadelphia at 07:15. And the latest bus departs at 07:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Charlottesville to Philadelphia produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

03/01

R 1 225

04/01

R 1 955

Today

R 1 015

06/01

R 957

07/01

R 898

08/01

R 755

09/01

R 822

10/01

R 881

The cheapest trip from Charlottesville to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 08 Jan 2026 with a price of R 755

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

You can expect to pay from R 755 to R 1 955 for a bus ticket from Charlottesville to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 755, which is on 2026-01-08.