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

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Next departures for Charleston to Philadelphia on October 14
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
199 Spring Garden St.CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Cherry Hill MallNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Philadelphia (Logan Square)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Frazer - 56-40 Matthews RdNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Philadelphia.

Bus
Average Price$64 - $171Average Duration1d
22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$93 - $401Average Duration12h 34m
82kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Charleston to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 12 hours 34 minutes and with fares starting at just $93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
12h 34mAverage Duration
$93Cheapest ticket
82kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$92
Average bus trip duration1d
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure1:55pm
Distance558 miles (899 km)
Latest bus departure3:15pm

Charleston to Philadelphia Bus

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

Best price found
10/08
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10/09
$155
Today
$170
10/11
$67
10/12
$72
10/13
$70
10/14
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Oct 11, 2025 with a price of $67

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

You can expect to pay from $67 to $200 for a bus ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $67 which is on 2025-10-11.

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!

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 Charleston to Philadelphia.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Charleston to Philadelphia that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

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 travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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

Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC, US

You can also go to Philadelphia, PA by train

Train from Charleston, SC, US to Philadelphia, PA

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