How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Charlotte?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Charlotte start at R 992. The average price for this route is around R 1 616. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Charlotte?

The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Charlotte is 16h 10m, covering a distance of 733 km. The fastest bus gets 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 40 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Charlotte at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.

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

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Charlotte 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 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 11504 reviews.

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

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 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 R 1 180 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlotte on 6 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:30	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 30m	05:00	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	13h	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	17:10	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 50m	05:00	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlotte on 7 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	18h 10m	16:40	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	00:45	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 10m	03:55	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 35m	17:35	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlotte on 8 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	00:45	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:45	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 10m	03:55	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 35m	17:35	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlotte on 9 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:45	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 10m	03:55	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:10	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	13h 30m	16:40	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	13h	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlotte on 10 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h	06:30	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:45	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 10m	03:55	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:30	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	06:30	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 20m	06:50	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlotte on 11 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h	06:30	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	00:45	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:45	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 10m	03:55	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	14h 30m	00:45	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlotte on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	00:45	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:45	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 10m	03:55	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 35m	17:35	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlotte on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	00:45	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:45	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 10m	03:55	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 35m	17:35	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:53 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 1 548, 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 priceR 992 - R 5 260	Average duration16h 10m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 548 - R 5 552	Average duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Charlotte?

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

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)

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 538 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 416 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87416 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 992

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.

18 April 2017

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC 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 Philadelphia to Charlotte?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Charlotte start at R 992. The average price for this route is around R 1 616. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Charlotte?
The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Charlotte is 16h 10m, covering a distance of 733 km. The fastest bus gets 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 40 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Charlotte?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Charlotte at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Charlotte?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Charlotte 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 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 11504 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Charlotte?
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 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

04/12

R 1 596

05/12

R 1 544

Today

R 1 544

07/12

R 1 805

08/12

R 1 215

09/12

R 1 180

10/12

R 1 180

11/12

R 1 180

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 180

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 R 1 180 to R 3 045 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 R 1 180, which is on 2025-12-09.