Bus Tickets from Charlotte, NC to Charleston, WV, US

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Next departures for Charlotte to Charleston on September 23
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Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Charlotte Bus Station
Charleston Bus StationCheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Charlotte to Charleston

Bus
Average PriceUS$43 - US$64Average Duration5h 30m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$110 - US$223Average Duration14h 52m
32kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Charlotte to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
5h 30mAverage Duration
US$43Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Charlotte, NC to Charleston, WV, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$47
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure2:50am
Distance355 km
Latest bus departure2:55am

Charlotte to Charleston Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Charlotte, NC - Charleston, WV, US

  1. What is the travel distance from Charlotte to Charleston?

    Charlotte and Charleston are 355 km (220 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charlotte to Charleston?

    Buses departing from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company in Charlotte will take you to Charleston Greyhound Bus Station in Charleston.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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09-17
US$36
09-18
US$37
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09-21
US$36
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US$36
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Charleston, WV, US was searched and found on Sep 17, 2025 with a price of US$36

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

You can expect to pay from US$36 to US$37 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Charleston, WV, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$36 which is on 2025-09-21.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Charlotte, NC to Charleston, WV, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Charlotte, NC by bus?

Bus from Charleston, WV, US to Charlotte, NC

You can also go to Charleston, WV, US by train

Train from Charlotte, NC to Charleston, WV, US

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