How far is Los Angeles from Charleston?

The distance covered from Los Angeles to Charleston is 3542 km (2196 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at UCLA, in Los Angeles, and end it at Charleston Bus Station, in Charleston.

Bus Los Angeles to Charleston from $265 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Charleston on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:33 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Charleston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 2 days, 21 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $273, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2d 21hAverage Duration

3529 kmDistance

88kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$273 - $844	Average Duration2d 21h	CO₂ emissions 88kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$752 - $4,742	Average Duration3d 8h	CO₂ emissions 321kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Charleston?

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Stops in Charleston

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

How far is Los Angeles from Charleston?
The distance covered from Los Angeles to Charleston is 3542 km (2196 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to Charleston?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at UCLA, in Los Angeles, and end it at Charleston Bus Station, in Charleston.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $510

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