How far is Charleston from Raleigh?

About 220 miles (354 km) separate Charleston and Raleigh.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Charleston to Raleigh leave from Charleston Bus Station and arrive at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Raleigh?

Once in Raleigh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, J. C. Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University, North Carolina State Capitol, North Carolina Museum of History and Marbles Kids Museum and IMAX Theatre.

Bus Charleston to Raleigh from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Charleston to Raleigh on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	11h 20m	2:35am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	11h 20m	2:35am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags
	Bus	1:55pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	5h 15m	7:10pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:55pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	5h 15m	7:10pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:55pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	5h 15m	7:10pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Raleigh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

7h 50mAverage Duration

217 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $155	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$58 - $137	Average Duration8h 7m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Raleigh?

Stops in Charleston

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

Stops in Raleigh

A
Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station
2210 Capital Blvd , Raleigh, NC 27603
B
Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station
4005 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,420 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Charleston, SC, US to Raleigh 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

11/21

$40

11/22

$94

Today

$68

11/24

$79

11/25

$47

11/26

$73

11/27

$46

11/28

$46

The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Raleigh was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $40

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 Raleigh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $94 for a bus ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-11-27.