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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$275
Average price
$275
Fastest journey
3 d 6 h 25 m
Average duration
3 d 6 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
3538 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $275 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $275.
Of the 1 buses that leave Charleston, SC for Los Angeles, CA on Thu, Feb 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 26 the direct buses cover the 3538 km distance in an average of 3 d 6 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 d 6 h 25 m .
On Thu, Feb 26 the slowest buses will take 3 d 6 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $109. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $109, and a train costs an average of $477.
Distance: 2198 miles (3538 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$444 Average price | $939 Average price | $395 Average price Cheapest |
71h 43m Average total duration 71h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 77h 24m Average total duration 76h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration Fastest 6h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
3.5 - 8.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 10.6 - 21.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 78h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $241 |
Live departures
Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA buses for today, Wednesday, February 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:15 PM Charleston, SC | 62h15 | 6:30 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA
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Buses from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 71h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $229 (€183) but you can travel from only $109 (€87) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 08:45, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 2198 miles (3538 km) distance in 61h 55m.
Distance 2198 miles (3538 km) |
Average bus duration 71h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $229 (€183) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 61h 55m |
First bus 08:45 |
Last bus 23:35 |
FAQs: Bus from Charleston, SC to Los Angeles, CA
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