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Today29 Aug
Tomorrow30 Aug
Sun31 Aug
from US$221
Mon1 Sept
from US$177
Tue2 Sept
from US$177
Wed3 Sept
Thu4 Sept
from US$177
Fri5 Sept

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 31 August at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: 1 September at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Compare 2 ways to travel from New Orleans to Charleston

Bus
Average priceUS$177 - US$218Average duration1d 4h
25kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$618 - US$618Average duration1d 18h
92kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New Orleans to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$177, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 4hAverage duration
US$177Cheapest ticket
25kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to Charleston, SC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$181
Average bus trip duration1d 4h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure08:20
Distance627 miles

New Orleans to Charleston Bus

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

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

    The distance between New Orleans and Charleston by coach is approximately 629 miles (1014 km).

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

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from New Orleans to Charleston but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from New Orleans to Charleston, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from New Orleans to Charleston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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