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

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Next departures for Charleston to Charlotte on September 1
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Charlotte Bus StationCheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Charlotte

Bus
Average PriceUS$42 - US$101Average Duration8h 15m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$95 - US$534Average Duration17h 15m
25kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charleston to Charlotte

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 8 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
8h 15mAverage Duration
US$42Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average Ticket PriceUS$52
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 15m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure1:55pm
Distance273 km

Charleston to Charlotte Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Charleston, SC, US - Charlotte, NC

  1. What is the travel distance from Charleston to Charlotte?

    The distance covered from Charleston to Charlotte is 285 km (177 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charleston to Charlotte?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Charleston Bus Station, in Charleston, and end it at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company, in Charlotte.

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

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.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Charleston, SC, US to Charlotte, NC?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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

Bus from Charlotte, NC to Charleston, SC, US

You can also go to Charlotte, NC by train

Train from Charleston, SC, US to Charlotte, NC

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