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

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TodayJul 30
from $204
TomorrowJul 31
from $179
FriAug 1
from $125
SatAug 2
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WedAug 6
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Cherry Hill Mall
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Charleston.

Bus
Average Price$73 - $255Average Duration20h 20m
22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$91 - $357Average Duration12h 28m
82kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Philadelphia to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 12 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
12h 28mAverage Duration
$91Cheapest ticket
82kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$107
Average bus trip duration20h 20m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure7:05am
Distance558 miles (899 km)
Latest bus departure11:20pm

Philadelphia to Charleston Bus

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

Best price found
07/28
$232
07/29
$192
Today
$233
07/31
$191
08/01
$166
08/02
$172
08/03
$155
08/04
$150
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Aug 4, 2025 with a price of $150

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

You can expect to pay from $150 to $237 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $150 which is on 2025-08-04.

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 Charleston!

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 Philadelphia to Charleston.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Philadelphia to Charleston.

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

Did you know?

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.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC, US

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Train from Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC, US

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