4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC
Cheapest price
$133
Average price
$165
Fastest journey
1 d 25 m
Average duration
1 d 45 m
Buses per day
2
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 $165 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $133.
Of the 2 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Charleston, SC on Fri, Jan 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 16 the direct buses cover the 905 km distance in an average of 1 d 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 25 m .
On Fri, Jan 16 the slowest buses will take 1 d 1 h 5 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 €55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €55, and a flight costs an average of €74.
Distance: 562 miles (905 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€111 Average price Cheapest | €179 Average price | €278 Average price |
23h 16m Average total duration 22h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 28m Average total duration 11h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m 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 Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $180 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $178 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $165 |
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC buses for today, Thursday, January 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus+undefined · undefined | 11:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 23h45 | 11:30 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 4 transfers | |
| Friday, January 16 | |||||
| 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 | |
| +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 | |
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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 6 times per day, taking around 22h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 10:20, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 562 miles (905 km) distance in 19h 20m.
Distance 562 miles (905 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 19h 20m |
First bus 10:20 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC start from as low as $68 (€55) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $138 (€111) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 6 daily trains from Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC with 0 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 19h 20m but the average duration is 22h 46m
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC
- First train typically departs at 10:20 AM and the last at 11:15 PM
FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Charleston, SC
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