How far is Charleston from Raleigh?

The distance covered from Charleston to Raleigh is 354 km (220 miles).

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

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

Bus Charleston to Raleigh from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Charleston to Raleigh on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	11h 20m	2:35am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	11h 20m	2:35am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags
	Bus	1:55pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	5h 15m	7:10pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:55pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	5h 15m	7:10pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:55pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	5h 15m	7:10pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Raleigh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

7h 50mAverage Duration

350 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$58 - $223	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$83 - $197	Average Duration8h 7m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Raleigh?

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Bus Station

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

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

How far is Charleston from Raleigh?
The distance covered from Charleston to Raleigh is 354 km (220 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charleston to Raleigh?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Charleston Bus Station, in Charleston, and end it at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station, in Raleigh.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-17

$113

11-18

$113

Today

$52

11-20

$52

11-21

$58

11-22

$67

11-23

$98

11-24

$114

The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Raleigh was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $52

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 Raleigh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $52 to $114 for a bus ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-11-20.