How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Charleston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Charleston start from $269. The average price for this route is around $471. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to Charleston?

The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to Charleston is 2d 22h, covering a distance of 3529 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 14h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Charleston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to Charleston?

The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Charleston at 9:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Charleston?

A bus trip from Los Angeles to Charleston generates an estimated 88 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Los Angeles to Charleston?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Charleston?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Los Angeles to Charleston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Los Angeles to Charleston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Los Angeles to Charleston from $262 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Charleston on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:55pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 22h	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Cheapest
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Fastest

Next departures for Los Angeles to Charleston on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:55pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 22h	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Cheapest
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	3d 2h	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Charleston on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:55pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 22h	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Cheapest
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	3d 2h	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 12:43 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Charleston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 2 days, 22 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $269, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2d 22hAverage Duration

3529 kmDistance

88kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$269 - $983	Average Duration2d 22h	CO₂ emissions 88kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$548 - $4,688	Average Duration3d 8h	CO₂ emissions 321kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Charleston?

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Stops in Charleston

A
Charleston Bus Station
3610 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,507 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to Charleston, SC, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Charleston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Charleston start from $269. The average price for this route is around $471. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to Charleston?
The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to Charleston is 2d 22h, covering a distance of 3529 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 14h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Charleston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to Charleston?
The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Charleston at 9:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Charleston?
A bus trip from Los Angeles to Charleston generates an estimated 88 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Los Angeles to Charleston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Charleston?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Los Angeles to Charleston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Los Angeles to Charleston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-01

$500

12-02

$371

Today

$394

12-04

$390

12-05

$390

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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $371

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to Charleston, SC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $371 to $857 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $390 which is on 2025-12-04.