How can I travel from Charleston to Birmingham without flying?

You have the option of traveling from one city to the other by either bus or train. Both are easy and eco-friendly ways to travel to Birmingham. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

How long does it take to get to Birmingham from Charleston by bus?

The travel time from Charleston to Birmingham is about 17h 25m, although the fastest bus will take 17h 25m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 442 miles (712 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the travel distance from Charleston to Birmingham?

About 442 miles (712 km) separate Charleston and Birmingham.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Charleston to Birmingham start their journey at Charleston Greyhound Bus Station and wind up at Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What is the most cost-effective way to get from Charleston to Birmingham?

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, pick the bus. $144 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Birmingham from Charleston.

How much are the bus tickets from Charleston to Birmingham?

The average price of a one-way ticket from Charleston to Birmingham is $144. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $144 to $144, so it's good to do your research before booking.

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

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Motorcycle Museum, The National Sea Life, Twycross Zoo, Spa and Gas Street Basin.

Charleston (WV), US to Birmingham, US Bus Tickets

Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Birmingham.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$144 - $144	Average Duration17h 25m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$990 - $990	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 65kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Charleston to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 17 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $144, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

17h 25mAverage Duration

$144Cheapest ticket

18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charleston to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$144

Average bus trip duration17h 25m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure5:15am

Distance441 miles (711 km)

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Greyhound

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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.

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Charleston to Birmingham Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Birmingham?

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Greyhound Bus Station

B - Slack Plaza Charleston Transit Mall

Stops in Birmingham

A - Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station

B - McDonald's - Birmingham

Frequently asked questions for your trip Charleston (WV), US - Birmingham, US

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Charleston to Birmingham.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

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

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What's the cheapest way to go from Charleston to Birmingham?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time17h 25m	Avg Price$144	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 5h	Avg Price$990	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Charleston by bus?

Bus from Charleston to Birmingham

You can also go to Birmingham by train

Train from Charleston to Birmingham

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Bus Tickets from Charleston (WV), US to Birmingham, US