How far is Charlotte from Philadelphia by coach?

The distance between Philadelphia and Charlotte by coach is approximately 451 miles (727 km).

What is the best way to go from Philadelphia to Charlotte without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Philadelphia to Charlotte from £48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlotte on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h	06:30	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	13h	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	18:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	16h 20m	11:05	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	18h 10m	16:40	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlotte on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	00:45	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 10m	03:55	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 35m	17:35	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlotte on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	00:45	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 10m	03:55	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 35m	17:35	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlotte on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	00:45	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 10m	03:55	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 35m	17:35	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlotte on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	00:45	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 10m	03:55	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 35m	17:35	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlotte on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 10m	03:55	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:20	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 40m	05:00	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 35m	17:35	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlotte on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 10m	03:55	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:20	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 40m	05:00	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 35m	17:35	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Charlotte on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	08:20	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	09:30	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	00:45	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 10m	03:55	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 35m	17:35	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Charlotte

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 12 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

12h 20mAverage duration

448 milesDistance

66kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£47 - £210	Average duration16h 10m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£70 - £252	Average duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,381 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,385 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87385 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £47

Greyhound Philadelphia Charlotte recent customer reviews

My bus driver crashed and didn't report it he simply fixed the moror got back on the bus and continue to drive

Luis P.

18 April 2017

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Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Charlotte?

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

Stops in Charlotte

A
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
4705 N. Tryon S, Charlotte, NC, USA
Visit page
B
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Visit page
C
Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station
601 W Trade St , Charlotte, NC 28202
D
Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop
4335 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213
E
4127 Glenwood Dr
4127 Glenwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Exxon Gas Station)

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC

How far is Charlotte from Philadelphia by coach?
The distance between Philadelphia and Charlotte by coach is approximately 451 miles (727 km).
What is the best way to go from Philadelphia to Charlotte without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

18/11

£73

19/11

£73

Today

£73

21/11

£77

22/11

£62

23/11

£70

24/11

£84

25/11

£129

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £62

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

You can expect to pay from £62 to £225 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £62, which is on 2025-11-22.