What is the distance between Richmond and Charleston?

The distance separating Richmond and Charleston is 358 miles (577 km).

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

If you're headed to Charleston from Richmond, chances are that your bus will leave from Main Street Station and arrive at Charleston Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel 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 Palmetto Carriage Tour, Middleton Place, Castle Pinckney, Theatre 99 and South Carolina Aquarium.

Bus Richmond to Charleston from $52 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Richmond to Charleston on November 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	17h 40m	5:25pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Richmond to Charleston on November 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 40m	5:25pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Richmond to Charleston on November 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 40m	5:25pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Richmond to Charleston on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 40m	5:25pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	17h 40m	5:25pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Charleston on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 40m	5:25pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	17h 40m	5:25pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Charleston on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	17h 40m	5:25pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Cheapest
		5:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 40m	5:25pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Fastest

Next departures for Richmond to Charleston on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	17h 40m	5:25pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Cheapest
		5:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 40m	5:25pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Fastest

Next departures for Richmond to Charleston on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	11h 40m	5:25pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		11:45pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	17h 40m	5:25pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:01 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Charleston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 7 hours 11 minutes and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

7h 11mAverage Duration

353 milesDistance

52kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $152	Average Duration10h 55m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$61 - $253	Average Duration7h 11m	CO₂ emissions 52kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,359 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

3.5/511,245 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Charleston?

Stops in Richmond

A - Main Street Station

B - Staples Mill Road

C - 8531 Fordson Rd

D - VCU

E - 2828 W. Broad St.

F - Greyhound Station

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Richmond, VA, US to Charleston, SC, US by bus

What is the distance between Richmond and Charleston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Richmond to Charleston?
What are the best sights and things to do in Charleston?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/07

$89

11/08

$140

Today

$93

11/10

$85

11/11

$61

11/12

$61

11/13

$61

11/14

$73

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $61

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

You can expect to pay from $61 to $140 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-11-12.

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond, VA, US to Charleston, SC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time10h 55m	Avg Price$66	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time7h 11m	Avg Price$111	Daily Departures3

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