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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Charleston, SC
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$102
Fastest journey
13 h 20 m
Average duration
18 h 10 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
740 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Charleston, SC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Charleston, SC will cost around $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
Of the 2 buses that leave Fort Lauderdale, FL for Charleston, SC on Thu, Jan 29, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 29 the direct buses cover the 740 km distance in an average of 18 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 20 m .
On Thu, Jan 29 the slowest buses will take 23 h 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL to Charleston, SC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Charleston, SC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, and a flight costs an average of €69.
Distance: 459 miles (740 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€84 Average price Cheapest | €107 Average price | €112 Average price |
17h 56m Average total duration 17h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 14m Average total duration 12h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Fort Lauderdale, FL to Charleston, SC Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 32h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $124 |
Live departures
Fort Lauderdale, FL to Charleston, SC bus times
The table below shows live departures for Fort Lauderdale, FL to Charleston, SC buses for today, Wednesday, January 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+ | 2:45 PM Fort Lauderdale, Terminal Drive (Airport Terminal 1) | 32h45 | 11:30 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 3 transfers | |
| Thursday, January 29 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus+ | 12:15 AM Fort Lauderdale, NW 22nd Ave, FL | 23h15 | 11:30 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 2 transfers | |
| 4:30 AM Fort Lauderdale, FL | 13h20 | 5:50 PM Charleston, SC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Charleston, SC
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Buses from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Charleston, SC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 17h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $66 (€51) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 459 miles (740 km) distance in 13h 20m.
Distance 459 miles (740 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€51) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 13h 20m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:55 |
FAQs: Bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Charleston, SC
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