How far is Florence from Charleston?

About 100 miles (162 km) separate Florence and Charleston.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Florence to Charleston leave from Florence Bus Station and arrive at Charleston Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for 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 Charleston Ghost and Dungeon Tour, On Purpose Adventures, Dock Street Theatre, Charleston Food Tours and Theatre 99.

Bus Florence to Charleston from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Florence 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	2:10pm	Bus station	4h 20m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Florence to Charleston on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:10pm	Bus station	4h 20m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Florence to Charleston on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:10pm	Bus station	4h 20m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Florence 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	2:10pm	Bus station	4h 20m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Florence to Charleston on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:10pm	Bus station	4h 20m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 7:40 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Florence 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 1 hour 33 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1h 33mAverage Duration

93 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $52	Average Duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$18 - $49	Average Duration1h 33m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Florence and Charleston?

Stops in Florence

A
Florence Bus Station
619 S Irby St, Florence, SC 29501, USA
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B
TA Travel Center - Florence
2301 W Lucas St, Florence, SC 29501, USA

Stops in Charleston

A
Charleston Bus Station
3610 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,401 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Florence, SC, US to Charleston, SC, 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

11/20

$31

11/21

$36

Today

$35

11/23

$36

11/24

$33

11/25

$35

11/26

$42

11/27

$34

The cheapest trip from Florence, SC, US to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $42 for a bus ticket from Florence, SC, US to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-11-24.