What is the distance between Birmingham and Charleston?

About 401 miles (646 km) separate Birmingham and Charleston.

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

If you're headed to Charleston from Birmingham, chances are that your bus will leave from Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Charleston Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for 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 Boone Hall Plantation, Fort Sumter, Splash Zone Waterpark At James Island County Park, Dock Street Theatre and On Purpose Adventures.

Bus Birmingham to Charleston from $73 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Charleston on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	14h	5:25pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	17h 45m	5:25pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 1:07 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham 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 14 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

14h 10mAverage Duration

396 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$70 - $143	Average Duration14h 10m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$397 - $1,612	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 58kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 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.

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Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Charleston?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station

B - McDonald's - Birmingham

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Bus Station

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

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The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Nov 13, 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 Birmingham, US to Charleston, SC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $73 to $73 for a bus ticket from Birmingham, US to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $73 which is on 2025-11-13.