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About Southeastern Stages

Founded in 1933 by A. C. Shipman and J. W. Hughes, Southeastern Stages has a long legacy of providing reliable, affordable bus transportation. The carrier has grown from a small motorcoach company operating on dirt roads to the premier bus service it is today, serving 10 cities across the Southeastern U.S. including in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Southeastern Stages features a fleet of 40 modern buses with a high standard of passenger safety. Their buses were some of the first in the region to adopt vehicles with advanced collision avoidance technology, and Southern Stages has one of the largest fleets of ADA-compliant coaches in the Southeast. To keep the fleet up and running, Southeastern Stages takes pride in frequent, proactive maintenance schedules with trained and experienced technicians for every coach in their service.

In addition to superior safety features, Southeastern Stages offers various amenities for comfort and convenience, such as free Wi-Fi, reclining seats, overhead reading lights, and restrooms. Power outlets are also available in the majority of buses, and Southeastern Stages is working diligently to equip the remainder of the fleet.

Since 2014, Southeastern Stages has been an official partner of Wanderu, allowing travelers to search schedules, compare ticket prices, and get the best deals all in one place. Through Wanderu, you can easily buy cheap Southeastern Stages bus tickets hassle-free.

**2022**   
 Best Value Service   
 Best Ground Travel Provider in the Southeast

2022
Best Value Service
Best Ground Travel Provider in the Southeast

Southeastern Stages Amenities

Air conditioningAir conditioning
RestroomRestroom
Power outletPower outlet
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Southeastern Stages bus coverage

Daily Trips5
stations10
cities10
countries1

What travelers are saying about Southeastern Stages

Here’s what Wanderu users who have booked trips with Southeastern Stages had to say about their travel experience.

Traveling During COVID-19

“They took COVID safety precautions seriously.”
based on 76 reviews

Onboard Experience

“The WiFi actually worked for the entire trip”
based on 76 reviews
“I’ll travel with them again just for the staff!”
based on 115 reviews
“Really cheap tickets and really good service.”
based on 133 reviews
“The bus got there on time.”
based on 130 reviews
“Seats were really comfy and spacious”
based on 111 reviews
“The bus was almost suspiciously clean”
based on 116 reviews

Southeastern Stages reviews from Wanderu customers

Overall review score for Southeastern Stages

(Based on 155 reviews)

3.9
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort

3.9

Timeliness

4.4

Staff

4.1

Value

3.8

Condition

4.0

Southeastern Stages passenger reviews

5.0

Elizabeth

June 9, 2025- Visiting friends

Aiken to Fayetteville

Pros: Comfortable spacious seating and arrived on schedule. Cons: The restroom area.

5.0

Elizabeth

April 28, 2025- Visiting friends

Aiken to Fayetteville

Pros: Excellent spacious seating very comfortable. Cons: My ride experience was pleasant comfortable. Tips: Great bargain price for your buck.

5.0

Dirir

April 11, 2025- Business

Atlanta to Augusta

Pros: It was on time. Cons: Cleaner seats.

4.0

Elizabeth

January 9, 2025- Business

Fayetteville to Aiken

Pros: I was able to get some rest. Cons: The information from the staff could improve. Tips: Great deal for your buck.

4.0

Scott

January 6, 2025- Visiting family

Columbia to Atlanta

Pros: Route. Cons: Air conditioning. Tips: No.

Southeastern Stages Routes & Network

Southeastern Stages’s bus network features 27 bus routes that connect 10 cities serving 10 stations. On average, Southeastern Stages performs about 5 bus trips every day. The top cities to which Southeastern Stages offers the highest number of daily bus service include Atlanta and Augusta.

Top Cities Served by Southeastern Stages

CityRouteEarliest busLatest bus
Atlanta110:00 am1:20 am
Columbia110:15 am1:30 am
Augusta18:00 am1:00 pm
Athens21:00 pm1:40 pm
Savannah18:00 am8:45 pm

Most popular Southeastern Stages routes

The bus from Atlanta to Augusta is Southeastern Stages’s most popular route. Trips from Columbia to Charlotte and North Charleston to Charlotte are also highly popular.

Top Southeastern Stages routes

RouteDaily TripsDurationPrice
Atlanta to Augusta32h 58mTRY 1,853
Columbia to Charlotte11h 45mTRY 1,263
North Charleston to Charlotte17h 0mTRY 3,579
Raleigh to Atlanta19h 45mTRY 4,842
Atlanta to Madison11h 0mTRY 968
Atlanta to Athens12h 0mTRY 1,179
Atlanta to Savannah26h 0mTRY 3,116
Columbia to Savannah23h 15mTRY 2,105
Atlanta to Monroe11h 10mTRY 842

Southeastern Stages Bus Guide & FAQs

Yes, Southeastern Stages offers WiFi on their buses. Although most trips with Southeastern Stages will have WiFi as advertised, some buses might not come equipped with WiFi and onboard WiFi can lose its connection in rural areas. We recommend you bring a book or download a movie just to play it safe. Southeastern Stages WiFi is generally best used for surfing the web, checking emails and chatting with friends; you shouldn’t count on the WiFi to binge watch your favorite show.

Yes, there are power outlets onboard Southeastern Stages buses. You can generally find one or two sockets per row of seats, so be a good traveller and check if your seat neighbor might want to charge up their devices as well. With the onboard power outlets, you can charge both a computer and USB devices with a USB power adapter that typically comes with most phones and tablets.

Since Southeastern Stages might sometimes use replacement bus vehicles, not all trips are guaranteed to have power points. We recommend to bring a power bank to charge your phone for all trips over 2 hours, just in case.

On a typical day, Southeastern Stages has 5 scheduled bus trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.

No, Southeastern Stages does not offer will call tickets. You should purchase your tickets online and make sure you have everything you need to board before you arrive at the station.

Yes, Southeastern Stages requires you to present an ID to an agent to be allowed to board the bus. Make sure you have identification issued by a government agency that meets the carrier’s requirements. Alternative IDs, such as a college ID, won’t work.

Yes, there are bathrooms on Southeastern Stages buses. The bathrooms are pretty basic and include a toilet, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Most bathrooms don’t have running water. As you will be using a bathroom on a moving vehicle, please use caution and hold on to a rail at all times.

Southeastern Stages does not offer meals or beverages onboard. We recommend you bring a drink and some snacks for your trip. We also suggest packing a reusable water bottle with you to reduce your impact on the environment. However, note that most buses do not allow you to bring your own alcoholic drinks.

Yes, Southeastern Stages requires that all passengers have printed tickets to board the bus. When you book with Wanderu and activate your account, you will be able to easily find and download your tickets for most buses.

Southeastern Stages focuses on delivering a great travel experience at a low price and currently does not offer premium features like extra legroom or onboard entertainment. But these days, between your laptop, tablet, smartphone and e-reader, you’re the master of your own entertainment even on longer journeys.

How do I get the best deal on Southeastern Stages tickets?

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