How to get from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA

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What is the best way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Philadelphia, PA from Charlotte, NC. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
11h 50m
£55
£63
54
Flight
1h 40m
£32
£120
25

What is the cheapest way to reach Philadelphia, PA from Charlotte, NC?

You can reach Philadelphia, PA with just £32 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £62
Saturday
from £63
Sunday
from £32
Monday
from £32
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £61
Thursday
from £58

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    12h 30m
    0
    02:35
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    15:05
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £62
  • FlixBus
    15h 20m
    0
    11:40
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    03:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    IRS Building
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £70
  • FlixBus
    11h 50m
    0
    01:10
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    13:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £70
  • FlixBus
    12h 40m
    0
    11:40
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    00:20
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £70
  • Greyhound US
    12h 25m
    0
    09:45
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    22:10
    Philadelphia, PA
    IRS Building
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £70

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    12h 30m
    0
    02:35
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    15:05
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £63
  • Greyhound US
    12h 30m
    0
    02:35
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    15:05
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £64
  • FlixBus
    15h 20m
    0
    11:40
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    03:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £69
  • FlixBus
    12h 40m
    0
    11:40
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    00:20
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £69
  • FlixBus
    14h 15m
    0
    18:30
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    08:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £69

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Frontier Airlines
    1h 48m
    0
    22:38
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    00:26
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £32
  • Spirit Airlines
    1h 55m
    0
    10:34
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    12:29
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £32
  • Frontier Airlines
    25h 8m
    0
    08:52
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    10:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £84
  • Spirit Airlines
    8h 18m
    0
    14:58
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    23:16
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £164
  • American Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    08:10
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    09:50
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from £286

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Frontier Airlines
    1h 48m
    0
    22:38
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    00:26
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £32
  • Spirit Airlines
    1h 55m
    0
    10:34
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    12:29
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £33
  • Frontier Airlines
    30h 4m
    0
    08:54
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    14:58
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £50
  • Spirit Airlines
    27h 45m
    0
    20:55
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    00:40
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £63
  • United Airlines
    5h 37m
    0
    06:30
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    12:07
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £333
  • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    12h 30m
    0
    02:30
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    15:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £55
  • Greyhound US
    12h 30m
    0
    02:35
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    15:05
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £58
  • FlixBus
    12h 15m
    0
    18:30
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    06:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £59
  • FlixBus
    20h 10m
    0
    18:05
    Charlotte, NC
    Freedom Drive 3301
    14:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £59
  • FlixBus
    12h 40m
    0
    18:05
    Charlotte, NC
    Freedom Drive 3301
    06:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £59

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Spirit Airlines
    8h 18m
    0
    14:58
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    23:16
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £61
  • Spirit Airlines
    5h 49m
    0
    08:55
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    14:44
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £63
  • Frontier Airlines
    8h 58m
    0
    10:45
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    19:43
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £125
  • Frontier Airlines
    8h 10m
    0
    10:45
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    18:55
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £153
  • Skyscanner
    3h 35m
    0
    06:00
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    09:35
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £284

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    12h 30m
    0
    02:35
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    15:05
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £58
  • Greyhound US
    12h 30m
    0
    02:35
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    15:05
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £58
  • Greyhound US
    17h 0m
    0
    11:15
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    04:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £61
  • FlixBus
    14h 15m
    0
    18:30
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    08:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £61
  • FlixBus
    14h 40m
    0
    18:05
    Charlotte, NC
    Freedom Drive 3301
    08:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £61

What are the fastest trips from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA?

You can get to Philadelphia, PA from Charlotte, NC in just 1h 40m with a Flight from American Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 11h 50m
Saturday
from 12h 30m
Sunday
from 1h 40m
Monday
from 1h 48m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 3h 35m
Thursday
from 12h 30m

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    11h 50m
    0
    01:10
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    13:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £70
  • Greyhound US
    12h 25m
    0
    09:45
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    22:10
    Philadelphia, PA
    IRS Building
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £70
  • Greyhound US
    12h 30m
    0
    02:35
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    15:05
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £62
  • FlixBus
    12h 40m
    0
    11:40
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    00:20
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £70
  • FlixBus
    15h 20m
    0
    11:40
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    03:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    IRS Building
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £70

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    12h 30m
    0
    02:35
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    15:05
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £63
  • Greyhound US
    12h 30m
    0
    02:35
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    15:05
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £64
  • FlixBus
    12h 40m
    0
    11:40
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    00:20
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £69
  • FlixBus
    14h 15m
    0
    18:30
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    08:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £69
  • FlixBus
    15h 20m
    0
    11:40
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    03:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £69

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • American Airlines
    1h 40m
    0
    08:10
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    09:50
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from £286
  • Frontier Airlines
    1h 48m
    0
    22:38
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    00:26
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £32
  • Spirit Airlines
    1h 55m
    0
    10:34
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    12:29
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £32
  • Spirit Airlines
    8h 18m
    0
    14:58
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    23:16
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £164
  • Frontier Airlines
    25h 8m
    0
    08:52
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    10:00
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £84

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Frontier Airlines
    1h 48m
    0
    22:38
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    00:26
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £32
  • Spirit Airlines
    1h 55m
    0
    10:34
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    12:29
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £33
  • United Airlines
    5h 37m
    0
    06:30
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    12:07
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £333
  • Spirit Airlines
    27h 45m
    0
    20:55
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    00:40
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £63
  • Frontier Airlines
    30h 4m
    0
    08:54
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    14:58
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £50
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    12h 15m
    0
    18:30
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    06:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £59
  • Greyhound US
    12h 30m
    0
    02:30
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    15:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £55
  • Greyhound US
    12h 30m
    0
    02:35
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    15:05
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £58
  • FlixBus
    12h 40m
    0
    18:05
    Charlotte, NC
    Freedom Drive 3301
    06:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £59
  • FlixBus
    20h 10m
    0
    18:05
    Charlotte, NC
    Freedom Drive 3301
    14:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £59

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Skyscanner
    3h 35m
    0
    06:00
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    09:35
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £284
  • Spirit Airlines
    5h 49m
    0
    08:55
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    14:44
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £63
  • Frontier Airlines
    8h 10m
    0
    10:45
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    18:55
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £153
  • Spirit Airlines
    8h 18m
    0
    14:58
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    23:16
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £61
  • Frontier Airlines
    8h 58m
    0
    10:45
    Charlotte Airport
    Charlotte Airport
    19:43
    Philadelphia Airport
    Philadelphia Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £125

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    12h 30m
    0
    02:35
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    15:05
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £58
  • Greyhound US
    12h 30m
    0
    02:35
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    15:05
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £58
  • FlixBus
    14h 15m
    0
    18:30
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    08:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £61
  • FlixBus
    14h 40m
    0
    18:05
    Charlotte, NC
    Freedom Drive 3301
    08:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £61
  • Greyhound US
    17h 0m
    0
    11:15
    Charlotte, NC
    W Trade St
    04:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £61
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA

What are the most popular stations in Charlotte, NC and Philadelphia, PA?

In Charlotte, NC, you will usually depart from Freedom Drive 3301, W Trade St or Church St, while in Philadelphia, PA you will be arriving at Spring Garden St Station, 30th Street Station or The Gallery, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Philadelphia, PA from Charlotte, NC? With 5 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Charlotte, NC and Philadelphia, PA, you can pay as low as £32 with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from American Airlines: you will get to Philadelphia, PA in just 1h 40m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Charlotte, NC and Philadelphia, PA are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Frontier Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Charlotte, NC and Philadelphia, PA is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Charlotte Airport or to Millbourne, PA, and look at flights from Charlotte Airport, and landing at Philadelphia Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA?

The most popular companies between Charlotte, NC and Philadelphia, PA, are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Frontier Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and Greyhound US

Airlines: Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA

How can I reach Philadelphia, PA from Charlotte, NC?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Philadelphia, PA from Charlotte, NC.

How far is Philadelphia, PA from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte, NC and Philadelphia, PA is 729.4 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Charlotte, NC and Philadelphia, PA?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 20 kgs of CO2, a train 26 kgs, a car 124 kgs, and a flight 179 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA?

You can get to Philadelphia, PA with just £32 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

What is the fastest way to get from Charlotte, NC to Philadelphia, PA?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Philadelphia, PA in just 1h 40m with a Flight from American Airlines.

More routes to Charlotte, NC and to Philadelphia, PA

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Charlotte, NC and to Philadelphia, PA. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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