What is the distance between New Orleans and Charleston?

The distance separating New Orleans and Charleston is 754 miles (1215 km).

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

If you're headed to Charleston from New Orleans, chances are that your bus will leave from Union Passenger Terminal and arrive at Charleston 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 Charleston?

Once in Charleston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are South Carolina Aquarium, Castle Pinckney, Fort Sumter, Theatre 99 and Boone Hall Plantation.

Bus New Orleans to Charleston from $119 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for New Orleans to Charleston on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	New Orleans Bus Station	22h 35m	8:15am	Charleston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	4:25am	Charleston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:40am	New Orleans Bus Station	22h 45m	8:25am	Charleston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	New Orleans Bus Station	1d 14h	4:25am	Charleston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:40am	New Orleans Bus Station	22h 45m	8:25am	Charleston Bus Station	No tags

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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 1 day, 8 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $135, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

753 milesDistance

30kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$135 - $187	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$227 - $453	Average Duration1d 17h	CO₂ emissions 110kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New Orleans and Charleston?

Stops in New Orleans

A
Union Passenger Terminal
1001 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
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Stops in Charleston

A
Charleston Greyhound Bus Station
300 Reynolds St, Charleston, WV 25301
B
Slack Plaza Charleston Transit Mall
154-168 Laidley St, Charleston, WV 25301, USA

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Greyhound

3.5/587,392 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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from New Orleans to Charleston, WV, US by bus

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You can expect to pay from $119 to $119 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Charleston, WV, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $119 which is on 2025-11-24.