What's the distance between Charleston and Philadelphia by coach?

The distance between Charleston and Philadelphia by coach is approximately 562 miles (906 km).

How can I travel from Charleston to Philadelphia avoiding air travel?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Charleston to Philadelphia from £65 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Charleston to Philadelphia on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	19h 30m	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	21h 30m	08:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 3h	14:35	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d	11:40	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 1h	12:15	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Philadelphia on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	21h 30m	08:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	19h 30m	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d	12:10	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 3h	14:35	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 1h	12:45	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Philadelphia on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	19h 30m	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	21h 30m	08:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 3h	14:35	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d	11:40	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 1h	12:15	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Philadelphia on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	21h 30m	08:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	19h 30m	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 3h	15:10	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 3h	14:35	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 9h	20:35	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Philadelphia on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 9h	20:35	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	19h 30m	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	21h 30m	08:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 3h	14:35	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 3h	15:10	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Philadelphia on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 9h	20:35	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	19h 30m	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	21h 30m	08:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 3h	14:30	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 3h	15:10	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures from Charleston to Philadelphia on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 3h	15:10	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	19h 30m	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	21h 30m	08:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 3h	14:30	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 9h	20:35	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Charleston to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 12 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just £72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

12h 36mAverage duration

557 milesDistance

82kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£51 - £205	Average duration1d	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£72 - £915	Average duration12h 36m	CO₂ emissions 82kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Philadelphia?

Stops in Charleston

A
Charleston Bus Station
3610 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405

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

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FlixBus

3.5/511,452 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

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

What's the distance between Charleston and Philadelphia by coach?
The distance between Charleston and Philadelphia by coach is approximately 562 miles (906 km).
How can I travel from Charleston to Philadelphia avoiding air travel?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£141

25/11

£234

Today

£231

27/11

£136

28/11

£137

29/11

£190

30/11

£163

01/12

£120

The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £120

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 £120 to £234 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 £120, which is on 2025-12-01.