4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC
Cheapest price
$131
Average price
$172
Fastest journey
20 h 30 m
Average duration
21 h 40 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
905 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC will cost around $172 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $131.
Of the 3 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Charleston, SC on Tue, Mar 03, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 03 the direct buses cover the 905 km distance in an average of 21 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 h 30 m .
On Tue, Mar 03 the slowest buses will take 22 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $99. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $99, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 562 miles (905 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$183 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price | $336 Average price |
22h 31m Average total duration 22h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 26h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $171 |
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Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC buses for tomorrow, Monday, March 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| undefined · undefined · undefined · undefined | 1:00 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 22h30 | 11:30 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 3 transfers | |
| 1:00 AM Philadelphia, PA | 22h30 | 11:30 PM Charleston, SC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| +FlixBus+undefined · undefined | 1:30 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 22h00 | 11:30 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 3 transfers | |
| 1:30 AM Philadelphia, PA | 22h00 | 11:30 PM Charleston, SC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined · undefined | 3:00 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 20h30 | 11:30 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 3 transfers | |
| 3:00 AM Philadelphia, PA | 20h30 | 11:30 PM Charleston, SC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC
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Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC run on average 5 times per day, taking around 22h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $99 (€78) but you can travel from only $68 (€54) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 10:20, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 562 miles (905 km) distance in 15h 50m.
Distance 562 miles (905 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $99 (€78) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 15h 50m |
First bus 10:20 |
Last bus 23:15 |
FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC
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