There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane PHL - CHS
3h 27m$673–860Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
22h 16m$115–230Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
14h 5m$223–453Drive 629.8 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Charlestoncar 629.8 mi
11h 48m$115–166
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Charleston by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Charleston is to bus which costs $110 - $230 and takes 22h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $650 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A and arriving at Transit Mall via Broad St & Snyder Av, Philadelphia Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Charleston is 569 miles. The road distance is 633.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 14h 5m and costs $220 - $460.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Charleston, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $650 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $460 and takes 14h 5m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 22h 16m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $190–410 and the journey takes 12h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Charleston is 633 miles. It takes approximately 11h 48m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Charleston.
There are 1483+ hotels available in Charleston.