What is the distance between Charleston and St. Louis?

Charleston and St. Louis are 702 miles (1133 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Charleston to St. Louis?

Buses going from Charleston to St. Louis begin their journey at Charleston Bus Station and reach their destination at Gateway Station.

What are the best sights and things to do in St. Louis?

Once in St. Louis, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lumière Place, Old St. Louis County Courthouse, Citygarden Sculpture Park, Gateway Arch and Powell Symphony Hall.

Bus Charleston to St. Louis from $136 | Compare & Save up to 43%

Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to St. Louis.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$136 - $239	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$526 - $526	Average Duration1d 22h	CO₂ emissions 102kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Charleston to St. Louis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $136, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

$136Cheapest ticket

28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charleston, SC, US to St. Louis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$173

Average bus trip duration1d 1h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure1:55pm

Distance695 miles (1120 km)

Latest bus departure3:15pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/59,795 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,143 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Wanda Coach

Charleston to St. Louis Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Charleston and St. Louis?

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Bus Station

Stops in St. Louis

A - Gateway Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Charleston, SC, US - St. Louis

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Charleston and St. Louis!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Charleston to St. Louis.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Charleston to St. Louis.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Charleston to St. Louis while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Charleston, SC, US to St. Louis?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 1h	Avg Price$173	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 22h	Avg Price$526	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Charleston, SC, US by bus?

Bus from Charleston, SC, US to St. Louis

You can also go to St. Louis by train

Train from Charleston, SC, US to St. Louis

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