How far is Cincinnati from Charleston?

The distance between Cincinnati and Charleston is around 262 km (163 miles).

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

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

Bus Cincinnati to Charleston from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cincinnati to Charleston on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h	4:30am	Charleston Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cincinnati to Charleston on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h	4:30am	Charleston Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cincinnati to Charleston on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h	4:30am	Charleston Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 9:54 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati to Charleston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 4 hours 54 minutes, and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

4h 54mAverage Duration

266 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$74 - $126	Average Duration11h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$43 - $83	Average Duration4h 54m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cincinnati and Charleston?

Stops in Cincinnati

A
Greyhound Station
1005 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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B
Northland Blvd
290-322 Northland Blvd, Springdale, OH 45246, USA

Stops in Charleston

A
Charleston Greyhound Bus Station
300 Reynolds St, Charleston, WV 25301
B
Slack Plaza Charleston Transit Mall
154-168 Laidley St, Charleston, WV 25301, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87391 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $74

Greyhound Cincinnati Charleston recent customer reviews

A good service, and a helpful driver. Small delay due to road works

Stephen R.

July 19, 2019

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cincinnati to Charleston, WV, US by bus

How far is Cincinnati from Charleston?
The distance between Cincinnati and Charleston is around 262 km (163 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cincinnati to Charleston?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Station, in Cincinnati, and end it at Charleston Greyhound Bus Station, in Charleston.

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

$87

11-22

No data

Today

$111

11-24

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11-25

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11-26

$105

11-27

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11-28

$100

The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Charleston, WV, US was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $87

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

You can expect to pay from $87 to $111 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Charleston, WV, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $100 which is on 2025-11-28.