What is the travel distance from Newark to Charleston?

The distance between the two cities is 635 miles (1024 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Newark to Charleston start their journey at Penn Station and wind up at Charleston Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival 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 Palmetto Carriage Tour, Castle Pinckney, Dock Street Theatre, Boone Hall Plantation and Gibbes Museum of Art.

Bus Newark to Charleston from $86 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newark to Charleston on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:35pm	Newark Penn Station	20h 55m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Newark to Charleston on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:35pm	Newark Penn Station	19h 50m	5:25pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Newark to Charleston on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:35pm	Newark Penn Station	20h 55m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Newark to Charleston on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:35pm	Newark Penn Station	20h 55m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Newark to Charleston on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:35pm	Newark Penn Station	20h 55m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Newark to Charleston on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:35pm	Newark Penn Station	20h 55m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Newark to Charleston on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:35pm	Newark Penn Station	20h 55m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:02 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Newark 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 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

13h 55mAverage Duration

630 milesDistance

92kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$67 - $241	Average Duration16h 45m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$102 - $548	Average Duration13h 55m	CO₂ emissions 92kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,306 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,371 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Newark and Charleston?

Stops in Newark

A - Penn Station

B - Newark Liberty International Airport

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to Charleston, SC, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Newark to Charleston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Newark to Charleston?
What are the best sights and things to do in Charleston?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$158

11/13

$140

Today

$193

11/15

$108

11/16

$133

11/17

$112

11/18

$110

11/19

$142

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $108

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

You can expect to pay from $108 to $193 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $108 which is on 2025-11-15.