How far is Charleston from Rochester?

About 727 miles (1173 km) separate Charleston and Rochester.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Charleston to Rochester leave from Charleston Bus Station and arrive at Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Charleston to Rochester from $120 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Charleston to Rochester on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	1:55pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 1h	2:55pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	1:55pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 1h	2:55pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 7h	11:10pm	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	1:55pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 1h	3:50pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	3:15pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	1d 7h	11:10pm	Rochester	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Rochester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $177, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

721 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$177 - $200	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$252 - $1,677	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 106kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 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

3.5/587,370 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 Rochester?

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Bus Station

Stops in Rochester

A - Bus Station

B - U of R

C - Rochester Institute of Technology

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

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The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $120

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 Rochester, NY, US, as early as possible.