What is the distance between Austin and Charleston?

Austin and Charleston are 1073 miles (1730 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Austin to Charleston?

If you're headed to Charleston from Austin, chances are that your bus will depart from Greyhound Station and arrive at Charleston Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Charleston?

Once in Charleston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Castle Pinckney, Splash Zone Waterpark At James Island County Park, South Carolina Aquarium, Dock Street Theatre and Schooner Pride.

Bus Austin to Charleston from $239 | Compare & Save up to 12%

Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Charleston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$239 - $272	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$438 - $466	Average Duration1d 22h	CO₂ emissions 157kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Austin to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $239, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 15hAverage Duration

$239Cheapest ticket

43kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Austin, TX, US to Charleston, WV, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$239

Average bus trip duration1d 15h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure2:25pm

Distance1070 miles (1725 km)

Latest bus departure4:20pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,144 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/59,799 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Wanda Coach

Austin to Charleston Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Austin and Charleston?

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Greyhound Bus Station

B - Slack Plaza Charleston Transit Mall

Frequently asked questions for your trip Austin, TX, US - Charleston, WV, US

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Austin and Charleston!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Austin to Charleston, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Austin to Charleston will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Austin to Charleston, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Austin, TX, US to Charleston, WV, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 15h	Avg Price$239	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 22h	Avg Price$438	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Austin, TX, US by bus?

Bus from Austin, TX, US to Charleston, WV, US

You can also go to Charleston, WV, US by train

Train from Austin, TX, US to Charleston, WV, US

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