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There are 3 intercity buses per day from Columbus to Charleston. Traveling by bus from Columbus to Charleston usually takes around 4 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 5 minutes.
Distance | 133 mi (214 km) |
Shortest duration | 4h 5m |
Cheapest price | $24.49 |
Trips per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Barons Bus Lines |
Bus lines | 2 |
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Bus tickets for a trip from Columbus to Charleston cost $26.59 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Columbus to Charleston is expected to be between $26 and $35. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is June 6, 2024, when tickets are available for June 6, 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just $27.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Columbus to Charleston that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Barons Bus Lines usually offers more choice, with 6 scheduled trips per day.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Barons Bus Lines | 6 | 8h 2m | $56.72 |
Greyhound | 1 | 4h 6m | $28.62 |
Book Barons Bus Lines from Columbus to Charleston from $35. There are 6 trips per day offered by Barons Bus Lines from Columbus to Charleston and you can expect on average to pay for a Barons Bus Lines ticket to Charleston. In Columbus, Barons Bus Lines departs to Charleston from Columbus and 2 other stations. In Charleston, Barons Bus Lines arrives at Bus Station - 300 Reynolds St .
An average trip on Barons Bus Lines from Columbus to Charleston takes 8 hours and 2 minutes , while the fastest available Barons Bus Lines trip will get you to Charleston in 4 hours and 5 minutes .
On weekends, Barons Bus Lines offers 6 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Charleston.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from Columbus to Charleston every day, with the average journey taking around 4 hours and 6 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Charleston usually start from $24.
The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 53 minutes to cover the 133 miles from Columbus to Charleston. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 5 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Charleston at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Columbus to Charleston, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Brimming with life and cultural events, Columbus is the affordable destination of your dreams! Featuring a budding art scene, Columbus attracts art lovers through the exhibitions at the Columbus Museum of Arts where children and adults alike can indulge in thought-provoking artworks. Fans of sports should not miss out on a baseball game at Huntington Park, which offers reasonably-priced tickets; it is also rarely crowded. For those who simply want to stroll about, the German Village offers a quaint and scenic view rarely seen elsewhere.
As the sun goes down, dig deeper into the German heritage of Columbus by enjoying a traditional schnitzel dish at the Schmidt's Restaurant and Sausage Haus. When you are looking for a quick snack, Bodega serves some of the best sandwiches in town, and there are up to 47 varieties of craft beers for you to choose from.
Columbus’ busiest bus station is located on E Town St., and it offers intercity bus trips to Cleveland, Chicago, New York and many other cities. The Columbus Union Station was the first union station ever built, and it’s served by Amtrak’s Lake Shore Limited and Capitol Limited train lines. The local airport, the John Glenn Columbus International Airport, is located on the east side of the city, 6 miles east of Downtown. It provides access to 31 other airports.
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Link to image attributionThe Bus Terminal at 111 E Town St is Columbus’ hub for intercity bus service on a variety of carriers including Jefferson Lines, Greyhound, Miller Transportation, Barons Bus Lines, and Amtrak Thruway. Conveniently located in downtown Columbus, the station’s area features several parking lots, hotels, and fast food restaurants. The waiting area within the station building includes restrooms, vending machines, and even arcade-style games if you’re prone to boredom while waiting for the bus. From this station, you can travel to destinations including Cincinnati, Chicago, and New York.
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All buses from Columbus arrive at one main station in Charleston.
Bus Station - 300 Reynolds St
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