How far is Baltimore from Charleston?

The distance between the two cities is 486 miles (784 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Baltimore to Charleston leave from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arrive at Charleston Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 South Carolina Aquarium, Palmetto Carriage Tour, Middleton Place, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens and Charleston Ghost and Dungeon Tour.

Bus Baltimore to Charleston from $71 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Baltimore to Charleston on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:45pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 45m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:50pm	Baltimore Bus Stop	1d 3h	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

Next departures for Baltimore to Charleston on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:35am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	16h 55m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:45pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 45m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50pm	Baltimore Bus Stop	1d 3h	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

Next departures for Baltimore to Charleston on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50pm	Baltimore Bus Stop	1d 3h	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:35am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	16h 55m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Fastest
	Bus	11:45pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 45m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

Next departures for Baltimore to Charleston on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:45pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 45m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:35am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	16h 55m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50pm	Baltimore Bus Stop	1d 3h	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

Next departures for Baltimore to Charleston on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:45pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 45m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:35am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	16h 55m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50pm	Baltimore Bus Stop	1d 3h	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

Next departures for Baltimore to Charleston on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:45pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 45m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:35am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	16h 55m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50pm	Baltimore Bus Stop	1d 3h	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

Next departures for Baltimore to Charleston on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:45pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 45m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:35am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	16h 55m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50pm	Baltimore Bus Stop	1d 3h	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 11/11/2025 EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Baltimore to Charleston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

10h 50mAverage Duration

482 milesDistance

71kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$56 - $157	Average Duration15h 20m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$89 - $272	Average Duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 71kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

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

Where are the popular stops in Baltimore and Charleston?

Stops in Baltimore

A - Baltimore Downtown Bus Station

B - Penn Station

C - Baltimore Airport

D - Maryland Ave & I-83

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Bus Station

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$113

11/17

$107

Today

$73

11/19

$75

11/20

$111

11/21

$126

11/22

$106

11/23

$148

The cheapest trip from Baltimore to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $73

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

You can expect to pay from $73 to $148 for a bus ticket from Baltimore to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $75 which is on 2025-11-19.