Bus Tickets from Raleigh, NC to Charleston, SC

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Bus Raleigh to Charleston: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$51
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure3:00am
Distance350 km
Latest bus departure9:20am

Raleigh to Charleston Buses

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Raleigh - Charleston

  1. How long does it take to get to Charleston from Raleigh by bus?

    The trip from Raleigh to Charleston will take on average 5h 45m. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Charleston in 5h 45m

  2. What is the distance between Raleigh and Charleston?

    The distance between Raleigh and Charleston is around 354 km (220 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Raleigh to Charleston?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station, in Raleigh, and end it at Charleston Bus Station, in Charleston.

  4. What is the cheapest way to travel from Raleigh to Charleston?

    Taking the bus is the cheapest option to travel from Raleigh to Charleston. With a starting ticket price of US$42, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much is the bus from Raleigh to Charleston?

    Taking the bus from Raleigh to Charleston costs on average US$51.

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

You can expect to pay from US$41 to US$41 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$41 which is on 2025-03-10.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Raleigh to Charleston.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Raleigh to Charleston.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Raleigh to Charleston.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Raleigh to Charleston, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Raleigh to Charleston?

%{brand}s logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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