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Today26 Jun
from US$119
Tomorrow27 Jun
from US$119
Sat28 Jun
from US$103
Sun29 Jun
from US$95
Mon30 Jun
from US$113
Tue1 Jul
from US$112
Wed2 Jul
from US$103
Thu3 Jul
from US$109

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 27 June at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: 28 June at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 27 June at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Arrival time: 28 June at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 June at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: 28 June at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 June at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: 28 June at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 June at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Arrival time: 28 June at
    Destination city: Charlotte
    Destination location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Charlotte

Bus
Average priceUS$68 - US$202Average duration15h 50m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$87 - US$395Average duration12h 20m
66kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Charlotte

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 15 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35bus per day
15h 50mAverage duration
US$68Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia to Charlotte: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$86
Average bus trip duration15h 50m
Number of daily buses34.32926829268292
Earliest bus departure01:55
Distance451 miles
Latest bus departure22:30

Philadelphia to Charlotte Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Philadelphia, PA - Charlotte, NC

  1. How far is Charlotte from Philadelphia by coach?

    The distance between Philadelphia and Charlotte by coach is approximately 451 miles (727 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Philadelphia to Charlotte without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
24/06
US$107
25/06
US$145
Today
US$111
27/06
US$111
28/06
US$95
29/06
US$87
30/06
US$106
01/07
US$104
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia to Charlotte was searched and found on 29 Jun 2025 with a price of US$87

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

You can expect to pay from US$87 to US$220 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Charlotte based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$87, which is on 2025-06-29.

Usually FlixBus Inc., Greyhound Lines, Inc. 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 Philadelphia and Charlotte!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Philadelphia to Charlotte, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Philadelphia to Charlotte will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

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!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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 Philadelphia to Charlotte?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Philadelphia by bus?

Bus from Philadelphia to Charlotte

You can also go to Charlotte by train

Train from Philadelphia to Charlotte

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