How far is New Orleans from Charleston?

About 629 miles (1014 km) separate New Orleans and Charleston.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New Orleans to Charleston?

Buses traveling from New Orleans to Charleston leave from Union Passenger Terminal and arrive at Charleston Bus Station.

What are the best sights and things to do in Charleston?

Once in Charleston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Splash Zone Waterpark At James Island County Park, On Purpose Adventures, Gibbes Museum of Art, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens and Palmetto Carriage Tour.

Bus New Orleans to Charleston from $166 | Compare & Save up to 17%

Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Charleston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$166 - $199	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$618 - $618	Average Duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 92kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $166, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

$166Cheapest ticket

25kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to Charleston, SC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$166

Average bus trip duration1d 4h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure8:40am

Distance627 miles (1010 km)

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,348 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/59,791 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

3.5/587,142 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

New Orleans to Charleston Bus

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Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Charleston?

Stops in New Orleans

A - Union Passenger Terminal

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip New Orleans - Charleston, SC, US

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from New Orleans to Charleston but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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.

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

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from New Orleans to Charleston, SC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 4h	Avg Price$166	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 18h	Avg Price$618	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to New Orleans by bus?

Bus from New Orleans to Charleston, SC, US

You can also go to Charleston, SC, US by train

Train from New Orleans to Charleston, SC, US

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