How far is Cincinnati from Charleston?

About 163 miles (262 km) separate Cincinnati and Charleston.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Cincinnati to Charleston leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Charleston 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 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 Theatre 99, Charleston Ghost and Dungeon Tour, Castle Pinckney, Dock Street Theatre and Boone Hall Plantation.

Bus Cincinnati to Charleston from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cincinnati to Charleston on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h	4:30am	Charleston Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cincinnati to Charleston on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h	4:30am	Charleston Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cincinnati to Charleston on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h	4:30am	Charleston Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cincinnati to Charleston on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	11h	4:30am	Charleston Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 11:30 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati to Charleston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 4 hours 54 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

4h 54mAverage Duration

165 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$51 - $87	Average Duration11h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $58	Average Duration4h 54m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cincinnati and Charleston?

Stops in Cincinnati

A
Greyhound Station
1005 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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B
Northland Blvd
290-322 Northland Blvd, Springdale, OH 45246, USA

Stops in Charleston

A
Charleston Greyhound Bus Station
300 Reynolds St, Charleston, WV 25301
B
Slack Plaza Charleston Transit Mall
154-168 Laidley St, Charleston, WV 25301, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 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.

Greyhound Cincinnati Charleston recent customer reviews

A good service, and a helpful driver. Small delay due to road works

Stephen R.

July 19, 2019

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cincinnati to Charleston, WV, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$45

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$60

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$77

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$72

The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Charleston, WV, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $45

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

You can expect to pay from $45 to $77 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Charleston, WV, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2025-11-26.