What is the distance between Charleston and Columbus?

The distance between the two cities is 295 miles (476 km).

Bus Charleston to Columbus from $120 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Charleston to Columbus on October 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		1:55pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	18h 55m	8:50am	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus		1:55pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	18h 55m	8:50am	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	No tags

Get from Charleston to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $120, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

18h 55mAverage Duration

288 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charleston, SC, US to Columbus, GA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$183

Average bus trip duration18h 55m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure1:55pm

Distance288 miles (464 km)

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Greyhound

3.5/587,345 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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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