Bus Philadelphia to Charlotte: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Philadelphia to Charlotte

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

today

tomorrow

$64

Wednesday

Thursday

$68

Friday

$76

Saturday

$74

Sunday

$71

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	14h 30m	5:50 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	8:20 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$64	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/10/2026 5:50:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Greyhound US	15h 10m	12:45 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	3:55 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$73	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/10/2026 12:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
FlixBus	19h 55m	8:00 AM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	3:55 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/10/2026 8:00:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 55m
FlixBus	21h 50m	10:30 AM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	8:20 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/10/2026 10:30:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m
FlixBus	13h 25m	2:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	3:55 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/10/2026 2:30:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	14h 30m	5:50 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	8:20 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$68	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/12/2026 5:50:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Greyhound US	18h 45m	6:00 AM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	12:45 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/12/2026 6:00:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
Greyhound US	16h 25m	8:00 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	12:25 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/12/2026 8:00:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
FlixBus	19h 55m	8:00 AM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	3:55 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/12/2026 8:00:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 55m
FlixBus	18h 15m	12:15 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	6:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/12/2026 12:15:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	14h 30m	5:50 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	8:20 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$76	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/13/2026 5:50:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/14/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Greyhound US	13h 0m	8:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/13/2026 8:30:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/14/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Greyhound US	16h 25m	8:00 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	12:25 PM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/13/2026 8:00:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/14/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
FlixBus	11h 50m	5:10 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	5:00 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/13/2026 5:10:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/14/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
FlixBus	12h 0m	6:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/13/2026 6:30:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/14/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Charlotte via Washington, DC, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  14h 40m
  
  0
  
  2:00 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
  
  5:55 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/12/2026 2:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
- Busbud
  
  9h 25m
  
  0
  
  7:15 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  4:40 PM
  
  Charlotte
  W Trade St
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $48
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/12/2026 7:15:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	14h 30m	5:50 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	8:20 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$74	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/14/2026 5:50:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/15/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Greyhound US	13h 30m	3:30 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	5:00 AM	Charlotte	Church St	Economy	$76	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/14/2026 3:30:00 PM to Church St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/15/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
FlixBus	16h 45m	12:15 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	5:00 AM	Charlotte	Church St	Economy	$76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/14/2026 12:15:00 PM to Church St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/15/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
FlixBus	11h 50m	5:10 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	5:00 AM	Charlotte	Church St	Economy	$76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/14/2026 5:10:00 PM to Church St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/15/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Greyhound US	15h 0m	9:45 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	12:45 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$110	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/14/2026 9:45:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/15/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Charlotte via Washington, DC, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  14h 40m
  
  0
  
  2:00 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
  
  5:55 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $18
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/12/2026 2:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
- Busbud
  
  9h 25m
  
  0
  
  7:15 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  4:40 PM
  
  Charlotte
  W Trade St
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $48
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 2/12/2026 7:15:00 AM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	14h 30m	5:50 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	8:20 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$71	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/15/2026 5:50:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/16/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Greyhound US	15h 10m	12:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	3:55 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/15/2026 12:45:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/16/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
Greyhound US	15h 0m	3:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/15/2026 3:30:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/16/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
FlixBus	18h 15m	3:15 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	9:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/15/2026 3:15:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/16/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
FlixBus	11h 30m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:30 AM	Charlotte	W Trade St	Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 2/15/2026 10:00:00 PM to W Trade St, Charlotte (USA) arriving at 2/16/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to Charlotte is $63 on 3/2/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Philadelphia and Charlotte

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 50 daily buses from Philadelphia to Charlotte. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 22 daily coaches between Philadelphia and Charlotte.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 79 buses from Philadelphia to Charlotte, while Night sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and Charlotte, with 23 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to Charlotte

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 37 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to Charlotte in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to Charlotte starting from $63!

Cheapest Bus	$63
Fastest Bus	11h 30m
Earliest Bus	2:00 AM
Latest Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	37 Ø
Distance	453.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to Charlotte

Every day, 37 buses from 2 bus companies leave Philadelphia for Charlotte: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/09/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 02/08

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

$68

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

$68

Friday 02/13

$76

Saturday 02/14

$74

Sunday 02/15

$71

Monday 02/16

$67

Tuesday 02/17

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

Friday 02/20

Saturday 02/21

$65

Sunday 02/22

$65

Monday 02/23

$64

Tuesday 02/24

$64

Wednesday 02/25

$65

Thursday 02/26

Friday 02/27

$68

Saturday 02/28

$68

Sunday 03/01

$70

Monday 03/02

$63

Tuesday 03/03

Wednesday 03/04

Thursday 03/05

Friday 03/06

Saturday 03/07

The cheapest time to travel from Philadelphia to Charlotte

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

With a price starting from $64, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to Charlotte. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $68.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to Charlotte, with $63. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $74.

How to save money travelling from Philadelphia to Charlotte

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 Philadelphia to Charlotte 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 Philadelphia to Charlotte, 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 Philadelphia to Charlotte are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Philadelphia to Charlotte

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

Greyhound US from Philadelphia to Charlotte

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

Cheapest Price	$64
Fastest Bus	13h 0m
Earliest Bus	2:00 AM
Last Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Connections	16 Ø
Found on	2/6/2026

All bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and Charlotte

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

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

Philadelphia, PA

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

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 Philadelphia to Charlotte? Compare all modes of transports from Philadelphia to Charlotte.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Philadelphia to Charlotte

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

FAQs about the Philadelphia to Charlotte bus

How much does a Philadelphia Charlotte bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $63 and takes 14h 30m to reach Charlotte. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $63 and $121. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Charlotte.

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

Every day, the Philadelphia to Charlotte bus route is served by approximately 37 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Philadelphia to Charlotte is offered by FlixBus and takes 11h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $100. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Philadelphia to Charlotte?

The earliest bus arriving in Charlotte from Philadelphia starts at 2:00 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 Philadelphia to Charlotte?

The latest bus trip departing from Philadelphia for Charlotte starts at 10:30 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 Philadelphia Charlotte route?

When traveling by bus from Philadelphia to Charlotte, 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 Philadelphia and Charlotte?

You can check all the direct connections between Philadelphia and Charlotte 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 Philadelphia to Charlotte 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 Philadelphia Charlotte 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 Philadelphia Charlotte 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 Philadelphia to Charlotte on your planned travel date.

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

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 37 daily trips between Philadelphia and Charlotte. 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 Philadelphia to Charlotte?

Prices and availability for 37 trips between Philadelphia and Charlotte 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 Philadelphia to Charlotte

Economy

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

More bus routes to Philadelphia and to Charlotte

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