What is the travel distance from Orlando to Charleston?

About 306 miles (493 km) separate Orlando and Charleston.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Orlando to Charleston?

The majority of buses traveling from Orlando to Charleston start their journey at Orlando Bus Station and wind up at Charleston Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Charleston?

Once in Charleston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fort Sumter, Middleton Place, Dock Street Theatre, Charleston Food Tours and Castle Pinckney.

Bus Orlando to Charleston from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Orlando to Charleston on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:45am	Orlando Bus Station	13h 45m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Orlando to Charleston on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:45am	Orlando Bus Station	13h 45m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Orlando to Charleston on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:00am	Orlando Bus Station	14h 30m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Orlando to Charleston on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:00am	Orlando Bus Station	14h 30m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Orlando to Charleston on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:45am	Orlando Bus Station	13h 45m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Orlando to Charleston on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:45am	Orlando Bus Station	13h 45m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Orlando to Charleston on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:45am	Orlando Bus Station	13h 45m	6:30pm	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Orlando to Charleston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 9 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

9h 5mAverage Duration

310 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $112	Average Duration9h 5m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$63 - $174	Average Duration7h 49m	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Orlando and Charleston?

Stops in Orlando

A - Orlando Bus Station

B - Orlando RedCoach Station

C - Jet Set Express Terminal

D - Disney World

E - International Dr SuperTours Terminal

F - Seaworld Hotels

Stops in Charleston

A - Charleston Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Orlando to Charleston, SC, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Orlando to Charleston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Orlando to Charleston?
What are the best sights and things to do in Charleston?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$46

11/13

$41

Today

$46

11/15

$44

11/16

$45

11/17

$44

11/18

$42

11/19

$42

The cheapest trip from Orlando to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $61 for a bus ticket from Orlando to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-18.