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Five ways to Travel from Philadelphia to Charleston

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Cheapest
By car (1 084 km)
11 h 26 min
1084 km.
from $59
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Rideshare
11 h 26 min
1084 km.
from $14.14
Bus
13 h 10 min
584 km.
from $158.46
Train, Plane
4 h 44 min
585 km.
from $445.74

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$652.17

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.09–$217.39

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to University
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$815.22
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$532.61
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$467.39
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$706.52
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$347.83–$706.52
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
3h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$521.74
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$467.39
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Hilton
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$815.22

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$282.61
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$260.87
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$402.17
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$315.22
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Hilton
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$467.39

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$434.78
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$760.87
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$1,032.61
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$304.35

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$250.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$402.17
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$369.57

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.30–$86.96
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$228.26
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.57–$92.39
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
26h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$86.96–$293.48
Train from 30th Street Station to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
12h 8m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$51.09–$184.78
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$81.52
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$76.09

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.83–$206.52
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.65–$206.52
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$18.48–$206.52

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$33.70–$402.17
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$391.30

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to Effingham
Ave. Duration:
18h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.26–$315.22
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.52–$76.09
Bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Terre
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.00–$70.65
Bus from Philadelphia to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$195.65
Bus from Philadelphia to Raleigh
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$27.17–$184.78

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$81.52

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Email:
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Cambridge to Charleston,
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$47.83

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Charleston is to drive which costs $130.43 - $195.65 and takes 13h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Charleston is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 46m and costs $293.48 - $923.91 .

How far is it from Philadelphia to Charleston?

The distance between Philadelphia and Charleston is 1203 km. The road distance is 1242.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Charleston without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 19h 20m and costs $130.43 - $413.04 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Philadelphia to Charleston, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Charleston?

Charleston is 1h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 03:12 in Philadelphia and 02:12 in Charleston.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Charleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Charleston is 1243 km. It takes approximately 13h 17m to drive from Philadelphia to Charleston.

Where can I stay near Charleston?

There are 17+ hotels available in Charleston. Prices start at $49.62 per night.
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