How can I travel from Charleston to Durham without a car?

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Both are convenient and sustainable ways to travel to Durham. 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 Durham from Charleston by bus?

Traveling from Charleston to Durham takes about 10h 50m on average, although the fastest bus will take 10h 50m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 230 miles (370 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the travel distance from Charleston to Durham?

Charleston and Durham are 230 miles (370 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Charleston to Durham start their journey at Charleston Bus Station and wind up at Durham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What is the most affordable way to get from Charleston to Durham?

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $68 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Durham from Charleston.

How much are the bus tickets from Charleston to Durham?

The bus ticket costs $72 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $68 to $107, so it's good to do your research before booking.

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

Once in Durham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are High Force Waterfall, River Cruises, Head of Steam, Darlington Railway Centre & Museum, Durham Heritage Centre and HMS Trincomalee Trust.

Charleston (SC), US to Durham (NC), US Bus Tickets

Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Durham.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$68 - $107	Average Duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$76 - $163	Average Duration8h 46m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Charleston to Durham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 8 hours 46 minutes and with fares starting at just $76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

8h 46mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest ticket

33kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charleston to Durham: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$72

Average bus trip duration10h 50m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure1:55pm

Distance224 miles (361 km)

Latest bus departure3:15pm

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FlixBus

3.5/58,733 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

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.

Greyhound

3.5/586,997 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.

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

Charleston to Durham Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Charleston to Durham.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Charleston to Durham.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Charleston to Durham, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Durham?

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Bus Station

Stops in Durham

A - Durham Greyhound Bus Station

B - Compare Foods Durham

C - Durham Compare Foods Durham

D - Durham, NC

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Bus Travel Tips

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Charleston to Durham that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time10h 50m	Avg Price$72	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time8h 46m	Avg Price$82	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Charleston by bus?

Bus from Charleston to Durham

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Train from Charleston to Durham

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Bus Tickets from Charleston (SC), US to Durham (NC), US