What is the travel distance from Charleston to Charlotte?

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

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.

Bus Charleston to Charlotte from $61 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charleston to Charlotte 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	10h 55m	10:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Charleston to Charlotte on November 26
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	10h 55m	10:10pm	Charlotte Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:13 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Charlotte

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 10 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

10h 35mAverage Duration

274 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$49 - $131	Average Duration10h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$149 - $771	Average Duration17h 15m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Charlotte?

Stops in Charleston

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

Stops in Charlotte

A
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
4705 N. Tryon S, Charlotte, NC, USA
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B
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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C
Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station
601 W Trade St , Charlotte, NC 28202
D
Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop
4335 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213
E
4127 Glenwood Dr
4127 Glenwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Exxon Gas Station)

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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 Charlotte, NC by bus

What is the travel distance from Charleston to Charlotte?
The distance covered from Charleston to Charlotte is 285 km (177 miles).
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.

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

$92

11-22

No data

Today

$148

11-24

$105

11-25

$120

11-26

$123

11-27

No data

11-28

No data

The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $92

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 Charlotte, NC, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $92 to $148 for a bus ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $105 which is on 2025-11-24.