How far is Charlotte from Philadelphia?

Charlotte and Philadelphia are 451 miles (727 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

Most of the buses traveling from Charlotte to Philadelphia leave from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Independence Hall, The Barnes Foundation, Liberty Bell, Please Touch Museum and Reading Terminal Market.

Bus Charlotte to Philadelphia from $64 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Charlotte to Philadelphia on November 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:59pm	Charlotte Bus Station	13h 1m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 15m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:40am	Charlotte Bus Station	13h 35m	1:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 20m	1:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	11:40am	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 40m	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Philadelphia on November 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:59pm	Charlotte Bus Station	15h 1m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 20m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	6:05pm	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 40m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	11:40am	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 40m	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Philadelphia on November 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	11:59pm	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 46m	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 20m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	9:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	15h 30m	1:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	11:59pm	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 6m	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Philadelphia on November 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	15h 15m	12:45pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	11:59pm	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 46m	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 20m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	2:00pm	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 15m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Philadelphia on November 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	11:59pm	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 46m	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 20m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 20m	1:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	1:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 50m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Philadelphia on November 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	11:59pm	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 46m	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 20m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 20m	1:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	1:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 50m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Philadelphia on November 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	11:59pm	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 46m	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 20m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	9:30pm	Charlotte Bus Station	16h 20m	1:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	1:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 50m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Charlotte to Philadelphia on November 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:05pm	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	20h 10m	2:15pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	1:10am	Charlotte Bus Station	11h 50m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	2:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 30m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	19h 20m	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	11:40am	Charlotte Bus Station	12h 40m	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Philadelphia

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 11 hours 37 minutes and with fares starting at just $99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

11h 37mAverage Duration

448 milesDistance

66kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$68 - $255	Average Duration16h	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$99 - $320	Average Duration11h 37m	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e

Bus Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$89

Average bus trip duration16h

Number of daily buses49

Earliest bus departure1:05am

Distance442 miles (712 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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FlixBus

3.5/511,163 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Charlotte Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Leticia Galvan

Leticia G.

January 3, 2024

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

Edwin K.

August 8, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,348 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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.

July 20, 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.

January 22, 2018

The bus driver was nice to

Carolyn B.

September 6, 2017

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Charlotte to Philadelphia Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Charlotte and Philadelphia?

Stops in Charlotte

A - Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company

B - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

C - Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station

D - Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop

E - 4127 Glenwood Dr

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Charlotte, NC - Philadelphia, PA

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/01

$107

11/02

$179

Today

$92

11/04

$92

11/05

$77

11/06

$82

11/07

$82

11/08

$82

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 5, 2025 with a price of $77

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 $77 to $202 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 $77 which is on 2025-11-05.

Usually FlixBus 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.

About Bus Travel

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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Philadelphia.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Charlotte to Philadelphia will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Charlotte to Philadelphia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time16h	Avg Price$89	Daily Departures49
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time11h 37m	Avg Price$148	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Charlotte, NC by bus?

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