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Journey Information
There are 11 intercity buses per day from New York to Charleston. Traveling by bus from New York to Charleston usually takes around 22 hours and 21 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 15 hours,
| Distance | 438 mi (705 km) |
| Shortest duration | 15h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $36.48 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from New York to Charleston?
Bus tickets for a trip from New York to Charleston cost $47.98 on average. Tickets cheaper than $47.98 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.
Average prices by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from New York to Charleston is expected to be between $55 and $76. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is May 14, 2024, when tickets are available for May 14, 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just $55.
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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 29 days in advance to save up to $95.60.
What bus companies travel from New York to Charleston?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from New York to Charleston. Greyhound 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 11 | 22h 21m | $75.29 |
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 11 bus trips from New York to Charleston every day, with the average journey taking around 22 hours and 21 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Charleston usually start from $36.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 22 hours and 21 minutes to cover the 438 miles from New York to Charleston. However, the fastest bus only takes 15 hours. 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 New York to Charleston 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 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from New York to Charleston, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 11 scheduled buses that travel from New York to Charleston every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from New York to Charleston; ticket prices start at $83.00.
City Information
New York
New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world for a reason – it offers numerous opportunities for a great time to visitors of all ages and interests. For the culturally inclined travelers, the city boasts a unique collection of world-famous museums, as well as the chance to see the best plays and musicals that Broadway has to offer, or check out the latest production at the Metropolitan Opera. If sightseeing is your cardio, NYC is the place to be – just by walking around town, you can visit such iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square. Or hop on a ferry to Ellis Island to meet the Statue of Liberty up-close and personal.
NYC’s five boroughs feature more than 1,700 parks, including the gorgeous Central Park, making it one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the country. As for the nightlife, there’s no argument that New York City is the biggest party hub in the U.S.
With three major bus and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in New York?
Main departure station: Port Authority - 625 8th Ave
Buses to Charleston leave from 3 stations in New York.
All bus stations in New York:
Port Authority - 625 8th Ave
7-11 - Jd Foods
GW Bridge Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Charleston?
Main arrival station: Bus Station - 300 Reynolds St
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Charleston.
All bus stations in Charleston:
Bus Station - 300 Reynolds St
Charleston (KRT Transit Mall)
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