What is the travel distance from Kansas City to Charleston?

The distance separating Kansas City and Charleston is 699 miles (1127 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Kansas City to Charleston start their journey at Greyhound Station and wind up at Charleston Greyhound Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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

Once in Charleston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston Food Tours, Theatre 99, South Carolina Aquarium and Castle Pinckney.

Bus Kansas City to Charleston from $96 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Kansas City to Charleston on November 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:40am	Kansas City Bus Station	18h 45m	4:25am	Charleston Bus Station	No tags
8:35am	Kansas City Bus Station	18h 50m	4:25am	Charleston Bus Station	No tags
8:35am	Kansas City Bus Station	18h 50m	4:25am	Charleston Bus Station	No tags
8:35am	Kansas City Bus Station	19h 50m	5:25am	Charleston Bus Station	No tags
8:35am	Kansas City Bus Station	18h 50m	4:25am	Charleston Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Charleston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 18 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

18h 50mAverage Duration

697 milesDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$104 - $270	Average Duration18h 50m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$217 - $320	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 102kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,358 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.

Greyhound Kansas City Charleston recent customer reviews

Very rude driver. Delayed bus in St Louis caused me to miss my connection in Columbus by 2 minutes. Took me 19 hours to get a bus to Charleston WV

Jarrett P.

September 19, 2018

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Where are the popular stops in Kansas City and Charleston?

Stops in Kansas City

A - Greyhound Station

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Greyhound Bus Station

B - Slack Plaza Charleston Transit Mall

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Kansas City, MO to Charleston, WV, US by bus

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The cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to Charleston, WV, US was searched and found on Nov 9, 2025 with a price of $96

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

You can expect to pay from $96 to $96 for a bus ticket from Kansas City, MO to Charleston, WV, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $96 which is on 2025-11-09.

What's the cheapest way to go from Kansas City, MO to Charleston, WV, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time18h 50m	Avg Price$172	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d	Avg Price$269	Daily Departures1

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