How far is New York City from Charleston?

New York City and Charleston are 638 miles (1029 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from New York City to Charleston leave from Chinatown and arrive at Charleston Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into 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 Boone Hall Plantation, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Splash Zone Waterpark At James Island County Park, Charleston Food Tours and Fort Sumter.

Bus New York City to Charleston from $101 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayAug 10

from $141

TomorrowAug 11

from $141

TueAug 12

from $115

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from $120

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from $141

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from $141

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from $121

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from $141

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: August 11 at 6:00pm
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: 95 Canal St
Arrival time: August 12 at 9:00am
Destination city: Charleston
Destination location: #6195 Rivers Ave
Operated by: Wanda Coach
Vehicle: BusDuration: 15h
Departure time: August 11 at 3:30pm
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: New York Port Authority
Arrival time: August 12 at 1:50pm
Destination city: Charleston
Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 22h 20m
Departure time: August 11 at 4:30pm
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Arrival time: August 12 at 1:50pm
Destination city: Charleston
Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 21h 20m
Departure time: August 11 at 11:00pm
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: New York Port Authority
Arrival time: August 12 at 3:05pm
Destination city: Charleston
Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 16h 5m
Departure time: August 11 at 2:40pm
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: New York (Hudson Yards)
Arrival time: August 12 at 1:50pm
Destination city: Charleston
Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 23h 10m

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Charleston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$84 - $288	Average Duration21h 20m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$97 - $394	Average Duration13h 28m	CO₂ emissions 93kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from New York City to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 13 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

13h 28mAverage Duration

$97Cheapest ticket

93kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to Charleston, SC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$129

Average bus trip duration21h 20m

Number of daily buses20

Earliest bus departure7:45am

Distance638 miles (1029 km)

Latest bus departure11:00pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,965 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.

Wanda Coach

2.5/5619 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Wanda Coach is one of the main Chinatown bus carriers in the US, connecting about 75 cities around the country with inexpensive tickets and comfortable bus rides. Wanda Coach buses travel between Chinatown neighborhoods with direct buses that are affordable, safe and have convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. If you travel with Wanda Coach, you can reschedule your tickets for a $10 fee up to 2 hours before travel time, and their buses have free WiFi, power outlets and bathrooms.

Greyhound

3.5/587,168 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.

Greyhound New York City Charleston recent customer reviews

My brother never made it to Charleston, he spend two nights in different bus stations, there kept redoing his tickets he ended up in Greenville SC and decided to go back to NewYork I never saw him

Raymond R.

September 3, 2019

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

New York City to Charleston Bus

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Where are the popular stops in New York City and Charleston?

Stops in New York City

A - Chinatown

B - New York Port Authority

C - GW Bridge

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Bus Station

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08/08

$130

08/09

$130

Today

$130

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$130

08/12

$130

08/13

$130

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$130

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$130

The cheapest trip from New York City to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Aug 8, 2025 with a price of $130

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

You can expect to pay from $130 to $303 for a bus ticket from New York City to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $130 which is on 2025-08-11.

Usually FlixBus Inc. will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between New York City and Charleston!

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 New York City to Charleston.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from New York City to Charleston will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

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.

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.

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City 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 Time21h 20m	Avg Price$129	Daily Departures20
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time13h 28m	Avg Price$144	Daily Departures2

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

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