What is the distance between Raleigh and Charleston?

The distance separating Raleigh and Charleston is 220 miles (354 km).

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

If you're headed to Charleston from Raleigh, chances are that your bus will leave from Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Charleston Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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 Charleston Food Tours, Splash Zone Waterpark At James Island County Park, Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston Ghost and Dungeon Tour and Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.

Bus Raleigh to Charleston from $32 | Compare & Save up to 60%

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: June 24 at 9:20am
Departure city: Raleigh
Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
Arrival time: June 24 at 3:05pm
Destination city: Charleston
Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 45m
Departure time: June 24 at 2:55am
Departure city: Raleigh
Departure location: Raleigh (New Bern Ave)
Arrival time: June 24 at 1:50pm
Destination city: Charleston
Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 55m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh to Charleston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $143	Average Duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$58 - $112	Average Duration9h 17m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Raleigh to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 9 hours 17 minutes and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

9h 17mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest ticket

31kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Raleigh to Charleston: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$81

Average bus trip duration10h 50m

Number of daily buses2.0625000000000004

Earliest bus departure2:55am

Distance217 miles (350 km)

Latest bus departure9:20am

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FlixBus

3.5/59,174 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

3.5/587,050 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, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

Raleigh to Charleston Bus

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Raleigh to Charleston is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Raleigh to Charleston.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Charleston from Raleigh, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Charleston?

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Raleigh - Charleston, SC, US

What is the distance between Raleigh and Charleston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Raleigh to Charleston?
What are the best sights and things to do in Charleston?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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06/20

$35

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$40

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$40

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$33

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$32

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$34

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$36

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Charleston was searched and found on Jun 24, 2025 with a price of $32

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Raleigh to Charleston, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $151 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-06-24.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Raleigh to Charleston.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Charleston.

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

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

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

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Bus Tickets from Raleigh to Charleston, SC, US

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Bus Raleigh to Charleston: Trip Overview

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Raleigh to Charleston Bus

Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Charleston?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Raleigh - Charleston, SC, US

What is the distance between Raleigh and Charleston?

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

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