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

Next departures

Next departures for Charleston to Philadelphia on September 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charleston Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Charleston Bus Station
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Charleston Bus Station
Cherry Hill MallNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charleston Bus Station
Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Charleston Bus Station
Philadelphia (Logan Square)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Philadelphia

Bus
Average PriceUS$144 - US$268Average Duration1d 4h
15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$93 - US$236Average Duration12h 20m
53kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Charleston to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 12 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
12h 20mAverage Duration
US$93Cheapest ticket
53kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average Ticket PriceUS$159
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 4h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure5:15am
Distance597 km
Latest bus departure9:20am

Charleston to Philadelphia Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Charleston, WV, US - Philadelphia, PA

  1. How far is Charleston from Philadelphia?

    The distance between Charleston and Philadelphia is around 586 km (364 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charleston to Philadelphia?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Charleston Greyhound Bus Station, in Charleston, and end it at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-19
US$136
09-20
US$138
Today
US$139
09-22
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09-23
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09-24
US$140
09-25
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09-26
US$138
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charleston, WV, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Sep 19, 2025 with a price of US$136

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

You can expect to pay from US$136 to US$175 for a bus ticket from Charleston, WV, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$138 which is on 2025-09-26.

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 Charleston and Philadelphia!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Charleston to Philadelphia, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Charleston 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 Charleston 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 travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Will you be returning to Charleston, WV, US by bus?

Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, WV, US

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Train from Charleston, WV, US to Philadelphia, PA

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