How far is Charleston from Baltimore?

The distance separating Charleston and Baltimore is 486 miles (784 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Charleston to Baltimore leave from Charleston Bus Station and arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. These are the most popular 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 Baltimore?

Once in Baltimore, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fells Point, American Visionary Art Museum, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, National Aquarium and Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum.

Bus Charleston to Baltimore from $73 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Charleston to Baltimore on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:55pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	17h 50m	7:45am	Baltimore Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	1:55pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	14h 30m	4:25am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	1:55pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	14h 40m	4:35am	Baltimore	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	18h 5m	9:20am	Baltimore	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	22h 10m	1:25pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Baltimore

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Baltimore. The journey takes about 11 hours 23 minutes and with fares starting at just $89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

11h 23mAverage Duration

473 milesDistance

69kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$59 - $233	Average Duration18h 10m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$89 - $352	Average Duration11h 23m	CO₂ emissions 69kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Baltimore?

Stops in Charleston

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

Stops in Baltimore

A
Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
2110 Haines St, Baltimore, MD 21230, United States
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B
Penn Station
7 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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C
Baltimore Airport
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D
Maryland Ave & I-83
1578 Maryland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,401 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

3.5/511,455 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 Charleston, SC, US to Baltimore 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

11/25

$202

11/26

$187

Today

$131

11/28

$99

11/29

$197

11/30

$225

12/01

$111

12/02

$93

The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Baltimore was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $93

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 Baltimore, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $93 to $225 for a bus ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Baltimore based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $93 which is on 2025-12-02.