What is the cheapest way to get from Charleston to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charleston to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from Charleston to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $700 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Charleston and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Mary St / Meeting St and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via N. Charleston SuperStop, Charleston Bus Station and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Charleston and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at 30th Street Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

How far is it from Charleston to Philadelphia?

The distance between Charleston and Philadelphia is 575 miles. The road distance is 638.1 miles.

How do I travel from Charleston to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from Charleston to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 12h 49m and costs $380 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Charleston to Philadelphia?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Charleston to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleston to Philadelphia bus from?

Charleston to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Charleston to Philadelphia train from?

Charleston to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Charleston to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Charleston to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $700 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380 - $600 and takes 12h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 20h 3m.

Where does the Charleston to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Charleston to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.

Where does the Charleston to Philadelphia train arrive?

Charleston to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Charleston to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Philadelphia is 638 miles. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Charleston to Philadelphia.

How do I get a train ticket from Charleston to Philadelphia?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Charleston to Philadelphia?

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Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

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Fly to Philadelphia International Airport
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1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane CHS - PHL
3h 59m
$699–869
Drive 634.4 mi
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1. Drive from Charleston to Philadelphiacar 634.4 mi
11h 58m
$116–168
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
12h 49m
$381–586
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
20h 3m
$129–199
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane CHS - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 7m
$804–1,847
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane CHS - JFK
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 29m
$420–1,553
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CHS - DCA
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 20m
$626–1,197
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane CHS - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 37m
$483–858

Charleston to Philadelphia by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 571.9 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charleston Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $350–550 and the journey takes 12h 36m.

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