How far is Charleston from Lakeland by coach?

The distance between Lakeland and Charleston by coach is approximately 349 miles (563 km).

Is there a way to reach Charleston from Lakeland without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Lakeland to Charleston from £60 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Lakeland to Charleston on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		23:25	Lakeland	19h 5m	18:30	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Lakeland to Charleston on 26 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:25	Lakeland	19h 5m	18:30	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	Cheapest
	11:10	Lakeland Station	10h 15m	21:25	Charleston Station	Fastest
	11:10	Lakeland Station	10h 15m	21:25	Charleston Station	No tags

Next departures from Lakeland to Charleston on 28 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:10	Lakeland Station	10h 15m	21:25	Charleston Station	CheapestFastest
	11:10	Lakeland Station	10h 15m	21:25	Charleston Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:25	Lakeland	19h 5m	18:30	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 12:25 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Lakeland to Charleston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 19 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

19h 5mAverage duration

351 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£40 - £110	Average duration19h 5m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£56 - £154	Average duration15h 43m	CO₂ emissions 52kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and Charleston?

Stops in Lakeland

A
Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's)
3420 US-98 North , Lakeland, FL 33809-3803
B
Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House
3244 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33805
C
Lakeland Bus Station
303 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

Stops in Charleston

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

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

How far is Charleston from Lakeland by coach?
The distance between Lakeland and Charleston by coach is approximately 349 miles (563 km).
Is there a way to reach Charleston from Lakeland without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

23/11

£131

24/11

£131

Today

£108

26/11

£131

27/11

No data

28/11

£73

29/11

No data

30/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £73

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

You can expect to pay from £73 to £471 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £73, which is on 2025-11-28.