How far is Los Angeles from Charleston?

About 2196 miles (3542 km) separate Los Angeles and Charleston.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Los Angeles to Charleston leave from UCLA and arrive at Charleston Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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, Palmetto Carriage Tour, Fort Sumter, Charleston Ghost and Dungeon Tour and Splash Zone Waterpark At James Island County Park.

Bus Los Angeles to Charleston from $234 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Charleston on November 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	3d 1h	5:25pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Cheapest
	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 14h	5:25pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Fastest
	4:55pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	2d 21h	5:25pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Charleston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 2 days, 17 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $231, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2d 17hAverage Duration

2195 milesDistance

88kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$231 - $425	Average Duration2d 17h	CO₂ emissions 88kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$452 - $854	Average Duration3d 8h	CO₂ emissions 321kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,359 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

3.5/511,242 reviews

Staff4.1

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

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Charleston?

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to Charleston, SC, US by bus

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What's the cheapest way to go from Los Angeles, US to Charleston, SC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2d 17h	Avg Price$250	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3d 8h	Avg Price$590	Daily Departures1

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