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Bus New York to Charleston: Trip Overview

Bus New York to Charleston: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$115
Average bus trip duration13h 15m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:45 PM

New York to Charleston Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip New York - Charleston

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most convenient and eco-friendly way. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

The travel time from New York to Charleston is about 13h 15m, although the fastest bus will take 13h 15m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 638 miles (1029 km) that separate the two cities.

New York and Charleston are 638 miles (1029 km) apart.

Most of the buses traveling from New York to Charleston leave from Port Authority, Port AuthorityW 42nd St and arrive at Charleston Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The bus ticket costs $115 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $115 and $115, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Charleston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Boone Hall Plantation, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Splash Zone Waterpark At James Island County Park, Charleston Food Tours and Fort Sumter.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from New York to Charleston. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between New York and Charleston!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from New York to Charleston.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from New York to Charleston will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from New York to Charleston.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from New York to Charleston?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time13h 15mAvg Price$115Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time13h 31mAvg Price$135Daily Departures2

The best way to travel between New York and Charleston is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $115 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $115. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Charleston, choose the bus, as it will take you from New York to Charleston in about 13h 15m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to New York by bus?

Bus from Charleston to New York

You can also go to Charleston by train

Train from New York to Charleston

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