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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Charleston - Philadelphia

Taking the train is the best way to travel to Philadelphia without flying. The train trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

The distance separating Charleston and Philadelphia is 562 miles (906 km).

Most of the buses traveling from Charleston to Philadelphia leave from Charleston Bus Station and arrive at Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Please Touch Museum, Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Citizens Bank Park and Independence Hall.

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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 Charleston and Philadelphia!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Charleston to Philadelphia.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Charleston to Philadelphia that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Charleston to Philadelphia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Will you be returning to Charleston by bus?

Bus from Philadelphia to Charleston

You can also go to Philadelphia by train

Train from Charleston to Philadelphia

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