Bus Tickets from New Orleans to Charleston (SC), US

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Charleston

Average PriceUS$394 - US$394Average Duration1d 16h
25kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$369 - US$369Average Duration1d 18h
92kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from New Orleans to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 1 day, 18 hours 33 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$369, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 18hAverage Duration
US$369Cheapest ticket
92kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to Charleston: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$394
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 16h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure9:30am
Distance1010 km
Latest bus departure11:30am

New Orleans to Charleston Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New Orleans - Charleston (SC), US

  1. How long is the bus trip from New Orleans to Charleston?

    The typical travel time from New Orleans to Charleston by bus is around 1d 16h. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Charleston in 1d 16h

  2. How far is New Orleans from Charleston?

    The distance covered from New Orleans to Charleston is 1014 km (629 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New Orleans to Charleston?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Passenger Terminal, in New Orleans, and end it at Charleston Bus Station, in Charleston.

  4. How much does it cost to take the bus from New Orleans to Charleston?

    The bus fare from New Orleans to Charleston is approximately US$394.

  5. Can I take an overnight bus from New Orleans to Charleston?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from New Orleans until 11:30am and reaching Charleston on the following day.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from New Orleans to Charleston, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from New Orleans to Charleston will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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Bus from New Orleans to Charleston

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Train from New Orleans to Charleston

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