Bus from New York City to Charleston, SC, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Charleston on December 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Wanda CoachBus
95 Canal St
#6195 Rivers AveCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
4565 Gaynor Ave, North CharlestonNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
4565 Gaynor Ave, North CharlestonNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Queens Jamaica (44th Pl/Archer Ave)
4565 Gaynor Ave, North CharlestonNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
GW Bridge
4565 Gaynor Ave, North CharlestonNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City 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 13 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
13h 28mAverage Duration
636 milesDistance
93kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$91 - $498Average Duration23h 30m
26kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$102 - $261Average Duration13h 28m
93kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City to Charleston, SC, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Charleston?

    The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Charleston start from $91. The average price for this route is around $143. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from New York City to Charleston?

    The average bus trip duration from New York City to Charleston is 23h 30m, covering a distance of 634 miles (1023 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 15h and is operated by Wanda Coach.

  3. Which bus companies service the New York City to Charleston route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Wanda Coach.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Charleston?

    The earliest bus departs from New York City to Charleston at 5:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Charleston?

    A bus trip from New York City to Charleston generates an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from New York City to Charleston?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Charleston?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to Charleston?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Charleston?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11/28
$130
11/29
$130
Today
$130
12/01
$130
12/02
$130
12/03
$130
12/04
$130
12/05
$130
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $130

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

You can expect to pay from $130 to $345 for a bus ticket from New York City to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $130 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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