What is the travel distance from Charleston to Newark?

The distance separating Charleston and Newark is 635 miles (1024 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Charleston to Newark start their journey at Charleston Bus Station and wind up at Penn Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Charleston to Newark from $91 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charleston to Newark on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	19h 20m	6:35am	Newark Penn Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Charleston to Newark on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	19h 20m	6:35am	Newark Penn Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:10 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Newark

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 13 hours 48 minutes and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

13h 48mAverage Duration

630 milesDistance

92kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$86 - $274	Average Duration19h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$102 - $631	Average Duration13h 48m	CO₂ emissions 92kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Newark?

Stops in Charleston

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

Stops in Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Greyhound

3.5/587,391 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

3.5/511,413 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.

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

What is the travel distance from Charleston to Newark?
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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

11/21

$222

11/22

$214

Today

$321

11/24

$149

11/25

$238

11/26

$161

11/27

$138

11/28

$128

The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $128

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 Newark, NJ, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $128 to $321 for a bus ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $128 which is on 2025-11-28.