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 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	16h 50m	4:05am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	20h 30m	7:45am	Baltimore Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Charleston to Baltimore on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	16h 50m	4:05am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	20h 30m	7:45am	Baltimore Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Charleston to Baltimore on November 26
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: Last Monday at 11:38 PM 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 $128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

11h 23mAverage Duration

777 kmDistance

71kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$85 - $336	Average Duration17h 50m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$128 - $508	Average Duration11h 23m	CO₂ emissions 71kg 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

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 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

11-21

$224

11-22

$213

Today

$376

11-24

$204

11-25

$255

11-26

$219

11-27

$138

11-28

$144

The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Baltimore was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $138

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 $138 to $376 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 $138 which is on 2025-11-27.