Find coaches from New York City to Charleston, SC, US

Next departures

Next departures from New York City to Charleston on 7 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
NYC Chinatown Lucky Star
4565 Gaynor Ave, North CharlestonCheapest
Wanda Coach
95 Canal St
#6195 Rivers AveFastest
FlixBus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
4565 Gaynor Ave, North CharlestonNo tags
Wanda Coach
95 Canal St
#6195 Rivers AveNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
New York Port Authority
4565 Gaynor Ave, North CharlestonNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Charleston

Bus
Average priceUS$84 - US$307Average duration21h 20m
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$99 - US$394Average duration13h 30m
93kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from New York City to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
13h 30mAverage duration
US$99Cheapest ticket
93kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to Charleston, SC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$131
Average bus trip duration21h 20m
Number of daily buses18
Earliest bus departure07:45
Distance637 miles
Latest bus departure23:00

New York City to Charleston Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New York City - Charleston, SC, US

  1. What's the distance between New York City and Charleston by coach?

    The journey from New York City to Charleston by coach covers an approximate distance of 638 miles (1029 km).

  2. How can I travel from New York City to Charleston avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. 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
01/09
US$130
02/09
US$130
Today
US$130
04/09
US$106
05/09
US$115
06/09
US$130
07/09
US$103
08/09
US$130
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on 7 Sept 2025 with a price of US$103

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

You can expect to pay from US$103 to US$254 for a bus ticket from New York City to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$103, which is on 2025-09-07.

Usually Wanda Coach, FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between New York City and Charleston!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from New York City to Charleston.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from New York City to Charleston will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from New York City to Charleston.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to Charleston, SC, US?

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