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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Charlotte to Philadelphia from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$104

Tuesday

$86

Wednesday

Thursday

$79

Friday

$92

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 30m	2:35 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	3:05 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$104	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/15/2025 2:35:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
FlixBus	16h 21m	11:59 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	4:20 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$130	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/15/2025 11:59:00 PM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 21m
FlixBus	16h 40m	11:40 PM	Charlotte	Freedom Drive 3301	4:20 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$130	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Freedom Drive 3301, Charlotte (USA) at 12/15/2025 11:40:00 PM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
FlixBus	15h 6m	11:59 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	3:05 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$131	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/15/2025 11:59:00 PM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 6m
Greyhound US	17h 5m	9:25 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	2:30 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$131	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/15/2025 9:25:00 PM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Charlotte to Philadelphia via Washington, DC, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  11h 20m
  
  0
  
  9:25 PM
  
  Charlotte
  W Trade St
  
  5:35 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $53
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/16/2025 9:25:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
- Busbud
  
  2h 45m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  Spring Garden St Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/17/2025 6:00:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save $28

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 30m	2:35 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	3:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/16/2025 2:35:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Greyhound US	17h 5m	9:25 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	2:30 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/16/2025 9:25:00 PM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 5m
Greyhound US	14h 30m	1:20 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	3:50 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/16/2025 1:20:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
FlixBus	16h 5m	11:40 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	3:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/16/2025 11:40:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
FlixBus	12h 40m	11:40 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	12:20 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/16/2025 11:40:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Charlotte to Philadelphia via Washington, DC, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  11h 20m
  
  0
  
  9:25 PM
  
  Charlotte
  W Trade St
  
  5:35 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $53
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/16/2025 9:25:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
- Busbud
  
  2h 45m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  Spring Garden St Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/17/2025 6:00:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	17h 0m	11:15 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	4:15 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$79	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/18/2025 11:15:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Greyhound US	16h 25m	9:25 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	1:50 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$79	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/18/2025 9:25:00 PM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
Greyhound US	15h 20m	9:25 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	12:45 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$79	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/18/2025 9:25:00 PM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
FlixBus	12h 15m	2:00 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	2:15 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/18/2025 2:00:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
FlixBus	14h 15m	6:30 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	8:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/18/2025 6:30:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Charlotte to Philadelphia via Washington, DC, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  17h 40m
  
  0
  
  9:25 PM
  
  Charlotte
  W Trade St
  
  5:35 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $49
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/18/2025 9:25:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
- Busbud
  
  4h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:55 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  3:05 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Convention Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:55:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Travel time is 5h 25m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	12h 30m	2:35 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	3:05 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/19/2025 2:35:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
FlixBus	16h 5m	11:40 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	3:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$114	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/19/2025 11:40:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
FlixBus	12h 40m	11:40 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	12:20 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$114	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/19/2025 11:40:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
FlixBus	15h 20m	11:40 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	3:00 AM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$115	A Bus from FlixBus goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/19/2025 11:40:00 AM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
Greyhound US	12h 25m	9:45 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	10:10 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$115	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/19/2025 9:45:00 AM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Charlotte to Philadelphia via Washington, DC, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  17h 40m
  
  0
  
  9:25 PM
  
  Charlotte
  W Trade St
  
  5:35 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $49
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) at 12/18/2025 9:25:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
- Busbud
  
  4h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:55 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  3:05 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Convention Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:55:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Travel time is 5h 15m longer, but you will save $23

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Charlotte to Philadelphia is $76 on 1/5/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Charlotte and Philadelphia

See here how frequent the connections between Charlotte and Philadelphia are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 54 daily buses from Charlotte to Philadelphia. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 23 daily coaches between Charlotte and Philadelphia.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 116 buses from Charlotte to Philadelphia, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Charlotte and Philadelphia, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Charlotte to Philadelphia

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 43 times every day by bus from Charlotte to Philadelphia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Charlotte to Philadelphia starting from $76!

Cheapest Bus	$76
Fastest Bus	11h 46m
Earliest Bus	1:10 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	43 Ø
Distance	453.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Charlotte to Philadelphia

Every day, 43 buses from 2 bus companies leave Charlotte for Philadelphia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/14/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

$104

Tuesday 12/16

$86

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$94

Friday 12/19

$92

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$102

Monday 12/22

$99

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$104

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$110

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

$101

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

$97

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

$98

Friday 01/02

$86

Saturday 01/03

$92

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

$76

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Charlotte to Philadelphia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Charlotte to Philadelphia, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $76, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Charlotte to Philadelphia. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $86.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Charlotte to Philadelphia, with $76. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $79.

How to save money travelling from Charlotte to Philadelphia

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Charlotte to Philadelphia in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Charlotte to Philadelphia, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Charlotte to Philadelphia are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Charlotte to Philadelphia

These are the most booked bus companies between Charlotte to Philadelphia from our users.

FlixBus from Charlotte to Philadelphia

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Charlotte to Philadelphia:

Cheapest Price	$79
Fastest Bus	11h 46m
Earliest Bus	1:10 AM
Last Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Connections	29 Ø
Found on	12/14/2025

Greyhound US from Charlotte to Philadelphia

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Charlotte to Philadelphia:

Cheapest Price	$79
Fastest Bus	12h 25m
Earliest Bus	2:35 AM
Last Bus	9:25 PM
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	12/14/2025

All bus stations and stops in Charlotte and Philadelphia

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Charlotte and Philadelphia.

W Trade St

W Trade St 601

Freedom Drive 3301

Freedom Dr 3301

Central Bus Station

Church St

S Church St 330

Arrowood Light Rail Station

South Blvd 7430

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Charlotte to Philadelphia? Compare all modes of transports from Charlotte to Philadelphia.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Charlotte to Philadelphia

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Charlotte to Philadelphia? Or which bus companies serve the route Charlotte to Philadelphia? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Charlotte to Philadelphia bus

How much does a Charlotte Philadelphia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $76 and takes 12h 15m to reach Philadelphia. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $76 and $196. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Philadelphia.

On average, how many connections are available from Charlotte to Philadelphia each day?

Every day, the Charlotte to Philadelphia bus route is served by approximately 43 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Charlotte to Philadelphia take?

The fastest bus from Charlotte to Philadelphia is offered by FlixBus and takes 11h 46m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $95. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus arriving in Philadelphia from Charlotte starts at 1:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

The latest bus trip departing from Charlotte for Philadelphia starts at 11:59 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Charlotte Philadelphia route?

When traveling by bus from Charlotte to Philadelphia, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Charlotte and Philadelphia?

You can check all the direct connections between Charlotte and Philadelphia by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Charlotte to Philadelphia bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Charlotte Philadelphia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Charlotte Philadelphia bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Charlotte to Philadelphia on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 43 daily trips between Charlotte and Philadelphia. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Charlotte to Philadelphia?

Prices and availability for 43 trips between Charlotte and Philadelphia change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Charlotte to Philadelphia

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Charlotte and to Philadelphia

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Charlotte and to Philadelphia. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!