How far is Charlotte from Charleston by coach?

The distance between Charleston and Charlotte by coach is approximately 177 miles (285 km).

Is there a way to reach Charlotte from Charleston without a car?

You can travel to Charlotte from Charleston by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Charleston to Charlotte from £33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Charleston to Charlotte on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	10h 55m	22:10	Charlotte Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Charleston to Charlotte on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	10h 55m	22:10	Charlotte Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Charleston to Charlotte on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:15	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	10h 55m	22:10	Charlotte Bus Station	CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

10h 35mAverage duration

170 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£32 - £86	Average duration10h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£74 - £1,588	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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Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

How far is Charlotte from Charleston by coach?
The distance between Charleston and Charlotte by coach is approximately 177 miles (285 km).
Is there a way to reach Charlotte from Charleston without a car?
You can travel to Charlotte from Charleston by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

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23/11

£80

Today

£57

25/11

£67

26/11

£67

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The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £57

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 £57 to £80 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 £67, which is on 2025-11-25.