How much is the bus ticket from Charleston to Raleigh?

The cheapest bus tickets from Charleston to Raleigh start from $69. The average price for this route is around $98. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Charleston to Raleigh?

The average bus travel time from Charleston to Raleigh is 8h 10m, covering a distance of 350 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 15m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Charleston to Raleigh route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Charleston to Raleigh?

The earliest bus departs from Charleston to Raleigh at 11:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35am.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Charleston to Raleigh?

A bus trip from Charleston to Raleigh generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Charleston to Raleigh?

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.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Charleston to Raleigh?

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Charleston to Raleigh?

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

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Charleston to Raleigh?

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.

Bus Charleston to Raleigh from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Charleston to Raleigh on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:15am	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	8h 10m	7:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:33 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Charleston to Raleigh

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 8 hours 7 minutes, and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

8h 7mAverage Duration

346 kmDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$69 - $243	Average Duration8h 10m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$82 - $196	Average Duration8h 7m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Charleston and Raleigh?

Stops in Charleston

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

Stops in Raleigh

A
Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station
2210 Capital Blvd , Raleigh, NC 27603
B
Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station
4005 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,502 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charleston, SC, US to Raleigh by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Charleston to Raleigh?
The cheapest bus tickets from Charleston to Raleigh start from $69. The average price for this route is around $98. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Charleston to Raleigh?
The average bus travel time from Charleston to Raleigh is 8h 10m, covering a distance of 350 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Charleston to Raleigh route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Charleston to Raleigh?
The earliest bus departs from Charleston to Raleigh at 11:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Charleston to Raleigh?
A bus trip from Charleston to Raleigh generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Charleston to Raleigh?
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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Charleston to Raleigh?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Charleston to Raleigh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Charleston to Raleigh?
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

11-30

$232

12-01

$158

Today

$102

12-03

$89

12-04

No data

12-05

$86

12-06

$88

12-07

$48

The cheapest trip from Charleston, SC, US to Raleigh was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $48

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

You can expect to pay from $48 to $232 for a bus ticket from Charleston, SC, US to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-12-07.