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Charleston to Lima Bus Schedule
Bus from Charleston to Lima: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Charleston to Lima. Traveling by bus from Charleston to Lima usually takes around 12 hours, but the fastest Barons Bus Lines bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 211 mi (340 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $63.00 |
| Most frequent service | Barons Bus Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Charleston to Lima?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Charleston to Lima. Barons Bus Lines connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barons Bus Lines | 3 | 12h 1m | $101.31 |
Book Barons Bus Lines from Charleston to Lima from $63. There are 3 trips per day offered by Barons Bus Lines from Charleston to Lima and you can expect on average to pay for a Barons Bus Lines ticket to Lima. In Charleston, Barons Bus Lines departs to Lima from Bus Station - 300 Reynolds St and one other station. In Lima, Barons Bus Lines arrives at Reg Transit Auth - 218 E High St .
An average trip on Barons Bus Lines from Charleston to Lima takes 12 hours and 1 minutes , while the fastest available Barons Bus Lines trip will get you to Lima in 7 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, Barons Bus Lines offers 3 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Lima.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Charleston to Lima
The bus takes an average of 12 hours to cover the 211 miles from Charleston to Lima. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours and 15 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Lima 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, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Charleston to Lima, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
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 Lima.
All bus stations in Charleston:
Bus Station - 300 Reynolds St
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Where does the bus arrive in Lima?
Main arrival station: Reg Transit Auth - 218 E High St
All buses from Charleston arrive at one main station in Lima.
All bus stations in Lima:
Reg Transit Auth - 218 E High St
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