- Must visit
The Charleston Museum
Often called America’s first museum, it covers Charleston and Lowcountry history through archaeology, decorative arts, and natural history collections.

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Cheapest price
$260
Average price
$269
Fastest journey
19h 30m
Average duration
21h 5m
Buses per day
5
Distance
349 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Charleston, SC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $148.
Distance: 638 miles (1028 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$215 Average price | $234 Average price | $199 Average price Cheapest | $172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 54m Average total duration 18h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 35m Average total duration 14h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Charleston, SC:
A flight is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to Charleston, SC costing on average $215 (€177).
A flight is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Charleston, SC costing on average $234 (€192).
Other travel options to Charleston, SC take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 5m.
Bus takes on average 18h 24m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by {directProviders}.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $176 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $182 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 34h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 37h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 34h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $182 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 35h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 26h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 35h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $186 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $182 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $192 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $191 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $221 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $242 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $182 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $201 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $210 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $196 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $208 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $207 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $203 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 21h41 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $171 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Charleston, SC buses for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· · · | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 22h30 | 6:30 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 9:15 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 21h15 | 6:30 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 20h30 | 6:30 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 3 transfers | |
· · | 11:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 19h30 | 6:30 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 11:59 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 21h41 | 9:40 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 2 transfers | |
· | 1:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 20h35 | 9:40 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 7:45 AM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 34h45 | 6:30 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 8:15 AM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 34h15 | 6:30 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:00 AM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 35h40 | 9:40 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:30 AM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 35h10 | 9:40 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 11:00 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 25h45 | 12:45 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 11:00 AM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 34h40 | 9:40 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 1:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 23h15 | 12:45 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 1:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 23h10 | 12:45 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 2:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 22h40 | 12:45 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 3:10 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 21h35 | 12:45 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 3:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 21h00 | 12:45 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 4:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 26h00 | 6:30 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 5:30 PM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 25h00 | 6:30 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 6:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 24h00 | 6:30 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 3 transfers | |
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Buses from New York, NY to Charleston, SC run on average 10 times per day, taking around 18h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $112 (€92) but you can travel from only $34 (€28) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 07:45, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 638 miles (1028 km) distance in 19h 30m.
Distance 638 miles (1028 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $112 (€92) |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 19h 30m |
First bus 7:45 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Charleston — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Charleston trip today.
Often called America’s first museum, it covers Charleston and Lowcountry history through archaeology, decorative arts, and natural history collections.
Charleston’s leading art museum, known for American works with strong connections to the city, the South, and regional artists.
A major new museum on the waterfront exploring African American history and the African diaspora through immersive exhibitions.
Charleston’s signature waterfront promenade, lined with historic mansions, harbor views, and one of the city’s classic walks.
A popular harborfront park known for pier views, shaded paths, and the famous Pineapple Fountain.
One of Charleston’s best-known streets for architecture, shopping, and lively city atmosphere across several distinct sections.
A Lowcountry classic of shrimp served over creamy stone-ground grits, often with bacon, gravy, or sausage. It is one of Charleston’s signature comfort dishes.
A rich coastal soup made with crab meat, crab roe, cream, and a splash of sherry. It is strongly associated with Charleston and historic Lowcountry dining.
A traditional rice and field pea dish, usually seasoned with pork. It is a classic Southern and Lowcountry staple, especially around New Year celebrations.
One of Charleston’s best-known fine dining restaurants, serving polished Southern dishes with strong local sourcing in an elegant but relaxed atmosphere.
A celebrated Southern restaurant known for refined Lowcountry cooking, seasonal local ingredients, and a historic Charleston setting.
A popular waterfront venue set in a former naval building, known for seafood, she-crab soup, and harbor views.
Moderate by U.S. standards. Hotels and fine dining can be pricey, but casual dining and coffee are fairly typical for a popular coastal city.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis and rideshares 10-15%, hotel staff USD 2-5, and round up for casual services.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Charleston, SC by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Charleston, SC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New York, NY to Charleston, SC buses use the New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. to Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Charleston, SC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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