Bus Tickets from Rochester, NY, US to Charleston, SC, US

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Next departures for Rochester to Charleston on October 8
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Rochester
4565 Gaynor Ave, North CharlestonCheapestFastest
FlixBus
Rochester
4565 Gaynor Ave, North CharlestonNo tags
FlixBus
Rochester
4565 Gaynor Ave, North CharlestonNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Charleston

Bus
Average PriceUS$169 - US$278Average Duration1d 12h
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$202 - US$460Average Duration23h 15m
106kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Rochester to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 23 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$202, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
23h 15mAverage Duration
US$202Cheapest ticket
106kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Rochester, NY, US to Charleston, SC, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$183
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 12h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure12:35am
Distance1162 km
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Rochester to Charleston Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rochester, NY, US - Charleston, SC, US

  1. What is the distance between Rochester and Charleston?

    The distance covered from Rochester to Charleston is 1173 km (727 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Rochester, and end it at Charleston Bus Station, in Charleston.

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

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US$161
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US$160
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US$176
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US$171
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Oct 3, 2025 with a price of US$160

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

You can expect to pay from US$160 to US$180 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$171 which is on 2025-10-08.

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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Rochester, NY, US to Charleston, SC, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Rochester, NY, US by bus?

Bus from Charleston, SC, US to Rochester, NY, US

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

Train from Rochester, NY, US to Charleston, SC, US

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