How far is Charleston from Baltimore?

About 278 miles (448 km) separate Charleston and Baltimore.

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 Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off 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 Historic Ships in Baltimore, National Great Blacks In Wax Museum, National Aquarium, Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum and American Visionary Art Museum.

Bus Charleston to Baltimore from $83 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charleston to Baltimore on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:20am	Charleston Bus Station	1d 2h	7:45am	Baltimore Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	5:20am	Charleston Bus Station	19h	12:20am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 4:46 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Baltimore

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Baltimore. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $117, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

277 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$117 - $177	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$68 - $455	Average Duration11h 10m	CO₂ emissions 41kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

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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 Charleston and Baltimore?

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Greyhound Bus Station

B - Slack Plaza Charleston Transit Mall

Stops in Baltimore

A - Baltimore Downtown Bus Station

B - Penn Station

C - Baltimore Airport

D - Maryland Ave & I-83

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Charleston, WV, 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

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$114

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11/19

$83

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$153

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11/23

$139

The cheapest trip from Charleston, WV, US to Baltimore was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $83

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

You can expect to pay from $83 to $153 for a bus ticket from Charleston, WV, US to Baltimore based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $83 which is on 2025-11-19.