Bus Tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston, SC, US

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TodayAug 29
from $105
TomorrowAug 30
from $82
SunAug 31
from $82
MonSep 1
from $91
TueSep 2
from $70
WedSep 3
from $68
ThuSep 4
from $69
FriSep 5

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Fort Lauderdale
    Departure location: Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Fort Lauderdale
    Departure location: Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
    Arrival time: August 30 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Fort Lauderdale
    Departure location: Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Long-Haul bus zone)
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Fort Lauderdale
    Departure location: Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Fort Lauderdale
    Departure location: Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride
    Arrival time: August 30 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston.

Bus
Average Price$68 - $148Average Duration17h 25m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$85 - $211Average Duration12h 35m
68kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 17 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
17h 25mAverage Duration
$68Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Fort Lauderdale to Charleston, SC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$83
Average bus trip duration17h 25m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance472 miles (761 km)
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Fort Lauderdale to Charleston Bus

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

Best price found
08/27
$68
08/28
No data
Today
$97
08/30
$75
08/31
$75
09/01
$83
09/02
No data
09/03
$61
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $61

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

You can expect to pay from $61 to $97 for a bus ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-09-03.

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston, get comfy and count the stars.

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Did you know?

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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston, SC, US?

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