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Charleston to Charlotte Bus Schedule

Bus from Charleston to Charlotte: Journey Information

There are 3 intercity buses per day from Charleston to Charlotte. Traveling by bus from Charleston to Charlotte usually takes around 6 hours and 16 minutes, but the fastest Barons Bus Lines bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 55 minutes.

	Distance	220 mi (354 km)
	Shortest duration	4h 55m
	Cheapest price	HRK 265.28
	Trips per day	2
	Most frequent service	Barons Bus Lines
	Bus lines	2

Bus Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for buses from Charleston to Charlotte

(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)

5.0

Peggy

November 28, 2025- Visiting family

Barons Bus Lines

Pros: The Bus Driver was very polite and nice and the bus was clean. Thank you very much. Cons: Maybe a little bit more spacious seat. Tips: No.

How much is a bus ticket from Charleston to Charlotte?

Bus tickets for a trip from Charleston to Charlotte cost HRK 265.28 on average. Tickets cheaper than HRK 265.28 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Monthly avg. prices

Taking the bus from Charleston to Charlotte is usually cheapest in October, when the average ticket price is only HRK 284. If you're planning to take the bus from Charleston to Charlotte during December, keep in mind that bus ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of HRK 354. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.

Prices as travel date approaches

To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 25 days in advance to save up to HRK 215.36.

What bus companies travel from Charleston to Charlotte?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Charleston to Charlotte that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Barons Bus Lines usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.

Bus	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Barons Bus Lines	2	5h 50m	HRK 472.54
Greyhound	1	6h 35m	HRK 349.83

Book Barons Bus Lines from Charleston to Charlotte from HRK 442. There are 2 trips per day offered by Barons Bus Lines from Charleston to Charlotte and you can expect on average to pay for a Barons Bus Lines ticket to Charlotte. In Charleston, Barons Bus Lines departs to Charlotte from Bus Station - 300 Reynolds St and one other station. In Charlotte, Barons Bus Lines arrives at 518 W 4Th St .
An average trip on Barons Bus Lines from Charleston to Charlotte takes 5 hours and 50 minutes , while the fastest available Barons Bus Lines trip will get you to Charlotte in 4 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, Barons Bus Lines offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Charlotte.
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 Charleston to Charlotte every day, with the average journey taking around 6 hours and 35 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Charlotte usually start from HRK 265.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Charleston to Charlotte

The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 16 minutes to cover the 220 miles from Charleston to Charlotte. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 55 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.

Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Charleston to Charlotte for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Charleston to Charlotte, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Charleston to Charlotte every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 2 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Charleston to Charlotte; ticket prices start at HRK 720.38.

City Information

Charlotte

A mecca for fans of speed in general and for NASCAR in particular, Charlotte is a burgeoning urban center that still retains its southern charm. Even if you are not a hardcore fan of NASCAR, it is still worth taking the time to check it out. Housing more than just plaques dedicated to legendary drivers, the museum also features high-tech exhibits, as well as racing simulators to keep you enthralled. If cars are not your thing, the bustling Uptown area, which houses the city’s top museums such as Discovery Place or Mint Museum Uptown, will offer a day’s worth of interesting facts to enjoy. When you wish to get away from the hustle and bustle of Uptown, Freedom Park, located about three miles north of the city center, provides a natural refuge where you can recover.

Charlotte’s food scene is brimming with life, as modernized Southern staples take the city by storm. Perhaps the best place to enjoy the tastiest Southern dishes in town is at Price’s Chicken Coop. If you are looking to enjoy some fine barbecues, Midwood Smokehouse or Noble Smoke might have what you need.

Charlotte’s busiest bus station is at W 4th St in the heart of the city, offering bus trips by several carriers like Greyhound and Jefferson Lines to other cities such as Richmond or New York. The city is served by three Amtrak lines: the Crescent, the Carolinian, and the Piedmont. Travelers can catch these trains at the station on Tryon St in Lockwood. The main airport of the city is the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which is the sixth-busiest airport in the country. It is located 6 miles from the city center.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Charleston?

Main departure station: Bus Station - 300 Reynolds St

Charleston has two bus stations with service to Charlotte.

All bus stations in Charleston:

Bus Station - 300 Reynolds St
Charleston (KRT Transit Mall)

Where does the bus arrive in Charlotte?

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Main arrival station: 518 W 4Th St

The bus station at 518 W 4th St in Charlotte welcomes travelers on journeys to destinations including New York City, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta. Both Greyhound and Jefferson Lines bus services operate from this station, and available inside the station are restrooms, an ATM, and vending machines. Downtown Charlotte is within a few minutes’ walk, including Bank of America Stadium, home of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers. For those continuing their travels from Charlotte by train, the bus station is just 2 miles from Charlotte’s Amtrak station.

All bus stations in Charlotte:

518 W 4Th St

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