Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA to Charleston, SC

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Charleston.

Average Price$52 - $165Average Duration9h 20m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$60 - $228Average Duration7h 11m
52kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Richmond to Charleston

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 $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
7h 11mAverage Duration
$60Cheapest ticket
52kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond to Charleston: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$70
Average bus trip duration9h 20m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure3:25am
Distance353 miles (568 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Richmond to Charleston Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Richmond to Charleston.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Richmond to Charleston from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Richmond to Charleston, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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

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04/27
$49
04/28
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04/30
$55
05/01
$49
05/02
$68
05/03
$49
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond to Charleston was searched and found on May 1, 2025 with a price of $49

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

You can expect to pay from $49 to $68 for a bus ticket from Richmond to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2025-05-01.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Richmond to Charleston but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Richmond to Charleston, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Richmond to Charleston that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from Richmond to Charleston

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Train from Richmond to Charleston

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