How far is Charleston from Philadelphia?

The distance between Charleston and Philadelphia is around 586 km (364 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charleston to Philadelphia?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Charleston Greyhound Bus Station, in Charleston, and end it at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia.

Bus Charleston to Philadelphia from $140 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charleston to Philadelphia on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:15am	Charleston Bus Station	1d 4h	1:20pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:20am	Charleston Bus Station	20h 55m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	5:20am	Charleston Bus Station	22h 55m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:20am	Charleston Bus Station	1d 5h	10:40am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:20am	Charleston Bus Station	1d 7h	12:45pm	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	No tags

Next departures for Charleston to Philadelphia on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:20am	Charleston Bus Station	22h 55m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:20am	Charleston Bus Station	20h 55m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:20am	Charleston Bus Station	1d 6h	11:40am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus	9:15am	Charleston Bus Station	1d 4h	1:20pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:20am	Charleston Bus Station	1d 6h	12:15pm	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	No tags

Next departures for Charleston to Philadelphia on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:20am	Charleston Bus Station	22h 55m	4:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:20am	Charleston Bus Station	20h 55m	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:20am	Charleston Bus Station	1d 6h	12:10pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus	9:15am	Charleston Bus Station	1d 4h	1:20pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:20am	Charleston Bus Station	1d 7h	12:45pm	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 10:28 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $150, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

597 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$150 - $439	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$134 - $1,087	Average Duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Philadelphia?

Stops in Charleston

A
Charleston Greyhound Bus Station
300 Reynolds St, Charleston, WV 25301
B
Slack Plaza Charleston Transit Mall
154-168 Laidley St, Charleston, WV 25301, USA

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87394 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $150

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charleston, WV, US to Philadelphia, PA by bus

How far is Charleston from Philadelphia?
The distance between Charleston and Philadelphia is around 586 km (364 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charleston to Philadelphia?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Charleston Greyhound Bus Station, in Charleston, and end it at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-23

$140

11-24

$214

Today

No data

11-26

$202

11-27

$140

11-28

$140

11-29

No data

11-30

$140

The cheapest trip from Charleston, WV, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $140

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

You can expect to pay from $140 to $254 for a bus ticket from Charleston, WV, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $140 which is on 2025-11-27.