Bus Tickets from Charleston, SC, US to Philadelphia, PA

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Next departures for Charleston to Philadelphia on November 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
    Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)Cheapest
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
      4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
      199 Spring Garden St.Fastest
      Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
        4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
        Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags
        Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
          4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
          Cherry Hill MallNo tags
          Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
            4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
            Philadelphia (Logan Square)No tags

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            We recommend taking the train

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 12 hours 34 minutes and with fares starting at just $93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            2train per day
            12h 34mAverage Duration
            557 milesDistance
            82kgCO₂ emissions
            Average Price$58 - $230Average Duration23h 45m
            23kg CO₂e
            Average Price$93 - $357Average Duration12h 34m
            82kg CO₂e

            Bus Charleston, SC, US to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

            Average ticket price$102
            Average bus trip duration23h 45m
            Number of daily buses14
            Earliest bus departure11:30am
            Distance560 miles (903 km)
            Latest bus departure3:15pm

            Charleston to Philadelphia Bus

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

            Best price found
            10/30
            $98
            10/31
            $88
            Today
            $58
            11/02
            $112
            11/03
            $75
            11/04
            $61
            11/05
            $64
            11/06
            $94
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 1, 2025 with a price of $58

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

            You can expect to pay from $58 to $180 for a bus ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-11-04.

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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.

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            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.

            What's the cheapest way to go from Charleston, SC, US to Philadelphia, PA?

            busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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