What is the distance between Philadelphia and Charlotte?

The distance separating Philadelphia and Charlotte is 451 miles (727 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Charlotte?

If you're headed to Charlotte from Philadelphia, chances are that your bus will leave from Philadelphia Airport and arrive at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Philadelphia to Charlotte from $60 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlotte on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 10m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:10am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	13h 30m	4:40pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	13h	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlotte on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h	6:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 10m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 10m	6:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	16h 20m	11:05am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlotte on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h	6:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	12:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 10m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	14h 30m	12:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlotte on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	12:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 10m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 35m	5:35pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlotte on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	12:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 10m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 35m	5:35pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlotte on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	12:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 10m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 35m	5:35pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Charlotte on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 30m	8:20am	Charlotte Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 30m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	15h	12:45am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 10m	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	12h 35m	5:35pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Charlotte

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 12 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $90, 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$60 - $225	Average Duration16h 25m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$90 - $320	Average Duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 66kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,356 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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.

April 18, 2017

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Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Charlotte?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in Charlotte

A - Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company

B - Charlotte Douglas International Airport

C - Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station

D - Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop

E - 4127 Glenwood Dr

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

What is the distance between Philadelphia and Charlotte?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Charlotte?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$98

11/16

$118

Today

$92

11/18

$79

11/19

$72

11/20

$74

11/21

$87

11/22

$77

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $72

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 $72 to $202 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 $72 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.