What is the distance between Raleigh and Charleston?

The distance between Raleigh and Charleston is around 354 km (220 miles).

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

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

Bus Raleigh to Charleston from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Raleigh to Charleston on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	3:00am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	10h 50m	1:50pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags
	Bus	9:20am	Raleigh Bus Station	5h 45m	3:05pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	3:00am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	10h 50m	1:50pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags
	Bus	9:20am	Raleigh Bus Station	5h 45m	3:05pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags
	Bus	3:00am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	10h 50m	1:50pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh 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 8 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

8h 30mAverage Duration

350 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$56 - $151	Average Duration8h 30m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$83 - $289	Average Duration9h 17m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Charleston?

Stops in Raleigh

A
Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station
2210 Capital Blvd , Raleigh, NC 27603
B
Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station
4005 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, USA

Stops in Charleston

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,421 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

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

Best price found

11-22

$64

11-23

$73

Today

$126

11-25

$120

11-26

$131

11-27

$68

11-28

$64

11-29

$109

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $64

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

You can expect to pay from $64 to $131 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-11-28.