Bus Charleston, SC to Philadelphia - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia from various bus operators like Greyhound US for the next days.

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tomorrow

$101

Saturday

$97

Sunday

$112

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Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	21h 15m	9:30 AM	Charleston, SC	Bus Station	6:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station		Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Charleston, SC (USA) at 8/28/2026 9:30:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 15m
	Greyhound US	20h 25m	2:20 PM	Charleston, SC	Bus Station	10:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station		Economy	$102	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Charleston, SC (USA) at 8/28/2026 2:20:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	21h 15m	9:30 AM	Charleston, SC	Bus Station	6:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station		Economy	$97	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Charleston, SC (USA) at 8/29/2026 9:30:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 15m
	Greyhound US	20h 25m	2:20 PM	Charleston, SC	Bus Station	10:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station		Economy	$99	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Charleston, SC (USA) at 8/29/2026 2:20:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	20h 25m	2:20 PM	Charleston, SC	Bus Station	10:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$112	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Charleston, SC (USA) at 8/30/2026 2:20:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
Greyhound US	20h 25m	12:20 PM	Charleston, SC	Bus Station	8:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$113	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Charleston, SC (USA) at 8/30/2026 12:20:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
Greyhound US	18h 25m	10:00 AM	Charleston, SC	Bus Station	4:25 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$123	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Charleston, SC (USA) at 8/30/2026 10:00:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 4:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia via Washington, DC, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  22h 35m
  
  0
  
  12:20 PM
  
  Charleston, SC
  Bus Station
  
  4:30 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $75
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, Charleston, SC (USA) at 8/31/2026 12:20:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
- Greyhound US
  
  5h 25m
  
  0
  
  5:30 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  10:55 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/1/2026 5:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Travel time is 4h 10m longer, but you will save $17

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia is $81 on 9/8/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Charleston, SC and Philadelphia

See here how frequent the connections between Charleston, SC and Philadelphia are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Charleston, SC and Philadelphia.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 4 buses from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Charleston, SC and Philadelphia, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 2 times every day by bus from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia starting from $81!

Cheapest Bus	$81
Fastest Bus	18h 25m
Earliest Bus	9:30 AM
Latest Bus	2:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	562.0 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Charleston, SC for Philadelphia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

Wednesday 08/26

Thursday 08/27

Friday 08/28

$101

Saturday 08/29

$97

Sunday 08/30

$112

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

Wednesday 09/02

Thursday 09/03

Friday 09/04

Saturday 09/05

$100

Sunday 09/06

$103

Monday 09/07

$102

Tuesday 09/08

$81

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$94

Saturday 09/12

$94

Sunday 09/13

$90

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $90, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $94.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia, with $97. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $99.

How to save money travelling from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Charleston, SC and Philadelphia

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Charleston, SC and Philadelphia.

Bus Station

Dorchester Rd 3610

BI-LO Shopping Center Downtown

Meeting St 445

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

Independence Travel Center

Philadelphia, PA

Service and Comfort on the bus from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia? Or which bus companies serve the route Charleston, SC to Philadelphia? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Charleston, SC to Philadelphia bus

How much does a Charleston, SC Philadelphia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $81 and takes 21h 15m to reach Philadelphia. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $81 and $123. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Philadelphia.

On average, how many connections are available from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia each day?

Every day, the Charleston, SC to Philadelphia bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia take?

The fastest bus from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia is offered by Greyhound US and takes 18h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $123. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus arriving in Philadelphia from Charleston, SC starts at 9:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia?

The latest bus trip departing from Charleston, SC for Philadelphia starts at 2:20 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Charleston, SC Philadelphia route?

When traveling by bus from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia, passengers can travel with Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Charleston, SC and Philadelphia?

You can check all the direct connections between Charleston, SC and Philadelphia by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Charleston, SC to Philadelphia bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Charleston, SC Philadelphia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Charleston, SC Philadelphia bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Charleston, SC to Philadelphia on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Charleston, SC to Philadelphia

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Charleston, SC and to Philadelphia

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Charleston, SC and to Philadelphia. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!