How far is Charleston from Baltimore?

It's about 784 km (486 miles) from Charleston to Baltimore.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charleston to Baltimore?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Charleston Bus Station, in Charleston, and end it at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, in Baltimore.

Bus Charleston to Baltimore from $105 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charleston to Baltimore on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	20h 30m	7:45am	Baltimore Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	16h 50m	4:05am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:31 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Baltimore

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Baltimore. The journey takes about 11 hours 23 minutes, and with fares starting at just $127, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

11h 23mAverage Duration

763 kmDistance

69kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$85 - $335	Average Duration18h 10m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$127 - $506	Average Duration11h 23m	CO₂ emissions 69kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Baltimore?

Stops in Charleston

A
Charleston Bus Station
3610 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405

Stops in Baltimore

A
Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
2110 Haines St, Baltimore, MD 21230, United States
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B
Penn Station
7 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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C
Baltimore Airport
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D
Maryland Ave & I-83
1578 Maryland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charleston, SC, US to Baltimore by bus

How far is Charleston from Baltimore?
It's about 784 km (486 miles) from Charleston to Baltimore.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charleston to Baltimore?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Charleston Bus Station, in Charleston, and end it at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, in Baltimore.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$284

11-25

$290

Today

$269

11-27

$189

11-28

$143

11-29

$284

11-30

$324

12-01

$160

The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Baltimore was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $143

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

You can expect to pay from $143 to $324 for a bus ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Baltimore based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $143 which is on 2025-11-28.