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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Richmond (Main St Station Plaza) | 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston | CheapestFastest | |||||
 | Richmond (Main St Station Plaza) | 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to CharlestonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 9 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Richmond, VA, US to Charleston, SC, US: Trip Overview
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The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $57To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Charleston, SC, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $57 to $183 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-09-03.
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