What is the travel distance from Atlanta to Charleston?

The distance between the two cities is 266 miles (429 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Atlanta to Charleston?

The majority of buses traveling from Atlanta to Charleston start their journey at Doraville Tornado Bus Station and wind up at Charleston Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Charleston?

Once in Charleston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Gibbes Museum of Art, On Purpose Adventures, Middleton Place and Palmetto Carriage Tour.

Bus Atlanta to Charleston from $52 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Atlanta 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	7:10am	Atlanta Bus Station	11h 20m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Atlanta to Charleston on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:10am	Atlanta Bus Station	11h 20m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 11:59 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to Charleston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 10 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

10h 10mAverage Duration

261 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$51 - $235	Average Duration10h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$275 - $1,451	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Atlanta and Charleston?

Stops in Atlanta

A
Doraville Tornado Bus Station
3658 Shallowford Rd, Atlanta, GA 30340, USA
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B
Atlanta Airport
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C
Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station
232 Forsyth St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
D
Cleveland Ave
387 Cleveland Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30315, USA
E
Doraville El Expreso Bus Station
4989 Buford Hwy NE, Chamblee, GA 30341, USA

Stops in Charleston

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Atlanta Charleston recent customer reviews

Was stranded in Atlanta for 24 hours till i was told i could upgrade my ticket for 20 dollar s cash only which i did not have and had to call a friend for a loan because we couldnt buy the ticket over the phone with a card

Gabrielle N.

November 16, 2020

Bus station dirty, the outdoor staff treats u like u dont really matter...

Luciano N.

August 31, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,447 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Atlanta, GA to Charleston, SC, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Atlanta to Charleston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Atlanta to Charleston?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/24

$58

11/25

$62

Today

$125

11/27

$197

11/28

$58

11/29

$62

11/30

$81

12/01

$58

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $58

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

You can expect to pay from $58 to $197 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $58 which is on 2025-11-28.