Bus Tickets from Charlotte, NC to Charleston, SC, US

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  • Departure time: December 6 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Charlotte (Uptown)
    Arrival time: December 7 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 13 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Charlotte (Uptown)
    Arrival time: December 14 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 15 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Charlotte (Uptown)
    Arrival time: December 16 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 23 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Charlotte (Uptown)
    Arrival time: December 24 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Charleston.

Average Price$59 - $209Average Duration19h 5m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$103 - $175Average Duration12h 45m
25kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
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busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Charlotte to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 12 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $103, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
12h 45mAverage Duration
$103Cheapest ticket
25kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charlotte, NC to Charleston, SC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$138
Average bus trip duration19h 5m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:45pm
Distance170 miles (273 km)

Charlotte to Charleston Bus

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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 Charlotte and Charleston!

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 Charlotte to Charleston.

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 Charlotte to Charleston.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Charlotte to Charleston, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

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