How much is the bus ticket from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Charlottesville to Philadelphia start from $60. The average price for this route is around $77. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

Which bus companies service the Charlottesville to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus departs from Charlottesville to Philadelphia at 7:15am. And the latest bus departs at 8:15am.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?

A bus trip from Charlottesville to Philadelphia generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5767 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Charlottesville to Philadelphia from $53 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Charlottesville to Philadelphia on March 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 40m	8:55pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	7h 50m	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	9h 45m	5:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 10m	8:25pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 20m	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags

Next departures for Charlottesville to Philadelphia on March 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 40m	8:55pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	7h 50m	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	8h 30m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 10m	8:25pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 20m	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags

Next departures for Charlottesville to Philadelphia on March 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	8h 30m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	7h 50m	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 10m	8:25pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 20m	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 40m	8:55pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures for Charlottesville to Philadelphia on March 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	8h 30m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	7h 50m	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 10m	8:25pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 20m	8:35pm	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 40m	8:55pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures for Charlottesville to Philadelphia on March 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:01pm	Charlottesville Station	5h 5m	12:06am	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	7:01pm	Charlottesville Station	5h 5m	12:06am	30th Street Station	No tags
	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	7h 50m	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	8h 30m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 10m	8:25pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures for Charlottesville to Philadelphia on March 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:01pm	Charlottesville Station	5h 5m	12:06am	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	7:01pm	Charlottesville Station	5h 5m	12:06am	30th Street Station	No tags
	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	7h 50m	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	10h 20m	5:35pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 15m	8:30pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures for Charlottesville to Philadelphia on April 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:01pm	Charlottesville Station	5h 5m	12:06am	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	7:01pm	Charlottesville Station	5h 5m	12:06am	30th Street Station	No tags
	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	7h 50m	3:05pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	8h 30m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:15am	Charlottesville Union Station	13h 25m	8:40pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlottesville 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 5 hours 11 minutes, and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

5h 11mAverage Duration

358 kmDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$60 - $174	Average Duration12h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$45 - $463	Average Duration5h 11m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charlottesville and Philadelphia?

Stops in Charlottesville

A
Campbells Travel Bus Stop
310 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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B
Philadelphia Airport
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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 companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,531 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Amtrak

4/55,776 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Charlottesville to Philadelphia start from $60. The average price for this route is around $77. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
Which bus companies service the Charlottesville to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Charlottesville to Philadelphia at 7:15am. And the latest bus departs at 8:15am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Charlottesville to Philadelphia generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5767 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Charlottesville to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

03-23

$111

03-24

$57

Today

$94

03-26

$97

03-27

$98

03-28

$140

03-29

$132

03-30

$57

The cheapest trip from Charlottesville to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Mar 24, 2026 with a price of $57

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

You can expect to pay from $57 to $171 for a bus ticket from Charlottesville to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2026-03-30.