What is the distance between Charleston and Birmingham?

The distance between the two cities is 401 miles (646 km).

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

If you're headed to Birmingham from Charleston, chances are that your bus will depart from Charleston Bus Station and arrive at Birmingham Greyhound 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 Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Jewellery Quarter, Thinktank Science Museum, Cadbury World, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and City Canal Tour.

Bus Charleston to Birmingham from $53 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Charleston to Birmingham on November 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	11h 45m	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	11h 45m	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	11h 45m	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	11h 45m	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	1:55pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	18h 15m	7:10am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Birmingham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 18 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

18h 10mAverage Duration

396 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$53 - $174	Average Duration18h 10m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$236 - $575	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 58kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,207 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,355 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Birmingham?

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Bus Station

Stops in Birmingham

A - Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station

B - McDonald's - Birmingham

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

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Charleston, SC, US to Birmingham, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time18h 10m	Avg Price$128	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 16h	Avg Price$397	Daily Departures1

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