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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Richmond to Charleston. Traveling by bus from Richmond to Charleston usually takes around 15 hours and 10 minutes, but the fastest Barons Bus Lines bus can make the trip in 15 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 202 mi (326 km) |
| Shortest duration | 15h 5m |
| Cheapest price | $99.00 |
| Most frequent service | Barons Bus Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Richmond to Charleston?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Richmond to Charleston. Barons Bus Lines is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barons Bus Lines | 2 | 15h 11m | $108.50 |
Book Barons Bus Lines from Richmond to Charleston from $99. There are 2 trips per day offered by Barons Bus Lines from Richmond to Charleston and you can expect on average to pay for a Barons Bus Lines ticket to Charleston. In Richmond, Barons Bus Lines departs to Charleston from 9787 U.S. 40 . In Charleston, Barons Bus Lines arrives at Bus Station - 300 Reynolds St .
An average trip on Barons Bus Lines from Richmond to Charleston takes 15 hours and 11 minutes , while the fastest available Barons Bus Lines trip will get you to Charleston in 15 hours and 5 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 15 hours and 10 minutes to cover the 202 miles from Richmond to Charleston. However, the fastest bus only takes 15 hours and 5 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. 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.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00am. To see the times for all buses from Richmond to Charleston, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Richmond?
Main departure station: 9787 U.S. 40
Most buses depart from the main station in Richmond.
All bus stations in Richmond:
9787 U.S. 40
Where does the bus arrive in Charleston?
Main arrival station: Bus Station - 300 Reynolds St
All buses from Richmond arrive at one main station in Charleston.
All bus stations in Charleston:
Bus Station - 300 Reynolds St
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