There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Charleston by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Philadelphia International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane PHL - CRW
5h 28m$135–668Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVUbus
- Take the bus from Morgantown, WV to Charleston Transit Mallbus
12h 45m$67–154Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Charleston Stationtrain Cardinal
12h 54m$160–340Drive 461 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Charlestoncar 461 mi
7h 43m$85–122Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane DCA - CRW
4h 42m$132–1,255
Philadelphia to Charleston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Charleston is to bus which costs $65 - $160 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Charleston is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $130 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Charleston Transit Mall via Washington Union Station and Morgantown, WV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Charleston Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h 54m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Charleston is 371 miles. The road distance is 463.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 12h 45m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Philadelphia to Charleston, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Charleston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Charleston is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 12h 45m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 12h 54m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Charleston, WV, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Yeager Airport (CRW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Charleston Transit Mall via Washington Union Station and Morgantown, WV in around 12h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Yeager Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Yeager Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Yeager Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Yeager Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Charleston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Morgantown, WV to Charleston Transit Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Charleston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Charleston is 464 miles. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Philadelphia to Charleston.
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