How to get from Philadelphia to Charlestown by bus?

By bus

To get from Philadelphia to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 33 bus from Market St & 13th St station to 20th St & Spring Garden St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 43 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS 2602 bus from Philadelphia station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Walk to bus stationBus - 33
33
Bus - 43
43
Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
Walk to Charlestown
Leaves from Market St & 13th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St & 13th St
    ID 10264
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    23rd-Venango
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    20th St & Spring Garden St
    ID 14920
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spring Garden St & 20th St
    ID 22017
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Richmond-Cumberland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St
    ID 32375
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID 6MK
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2602
    Malvern
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malvern
    ID 6MV
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.42 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Philadelphia to Charlestown

The distance between Philadelphia, Philadelphia and Charlestown, Philadelphia is approximately 26.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Philadelphia to Charlestown by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Philadelphia

Philadelphia is located at Philadelphia, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Juniper St & Commerce St.

Subway stations close to Philadelphia:

  • 13th St Station
  • City Hall
  • 15th St Station

Bus stations close to Philadelphia:

  • Juniper St & Commerce St
  • Market St at 13th St
  • 13th St & Market St - Mbfs

Public transit stations close to Charlestown, Philadelphia

Charlestown is located at Charlestown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS.

Train stations close to Charlestown:

  • Malvern

Bus stations close to Charlestown:

  • General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
  • General Warren Blvd & Morehall Rd
  • Morehall Rd & Atwater Dr - FS

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Charlestown?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 33, Bus line 43, Bus line FLIXBUS 2602.

  • Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Philadelphia to Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    The 33 bus line goes from Market St & 13th St station near Philadelphia to 23rd-Venango station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Charlestown station near Charlestown in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Philadelphia to Charlestown in Philadelphia by bus?

    The total travel time between Philadelphia and Charlestown in Philadelphia by bus is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Philadelphia to get to Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 33 bus from the Market St & 13th St stop near Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Philadelphia and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Charlestown stop, which is closest to Charlestown in Philadelphia.

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