4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Tampa, FL to Charleston, SC
Cheapest price
$135
Average price
$135
Fastest journey
19 h 55 m
Average duration
20 h 8 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
589 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tampa, 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 Tampa, FL to Charleston, SC will cost around $135 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $135.
It's difficult to get from Tampa, FL to Charleston, SC without transferring at least 2 times.
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Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Tampa, FL to Charleston, SC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tampa, FL to Charleston, SC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a flight costs an average of $59.
Distance: 365 miles (589 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$146 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price | $252 Average price |
20h 16m Average total duration 19h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tampa, FL to Charleston, SC Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Live departures
Tampa, FL to Charleston, SC bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tampa, FL to Charleston, SC buses for tomorrow, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus+ | 2:10 AM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL | 20h20 | 10:30 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus+ | 2:35 AM Tampa, Marion Transit Center | 19h55 | 10:30 PM Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tampa, FL to Charleston, SC
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Buses from Tampa, FL to Charleston, SC run on average 3 times per day, taking around 19h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) but you can travel from only $59 (€48) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 04:56, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 365 miles (589 km) distance in 15h 15m.
Distance 365 miles (589 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 15h 15m |
First bus 04:56 |
Last bus 22:35 |
Cheapest month Sep |
Cheapest day Thu |
High season Oct - Dec |
Low season Apr - Jun |
Busiest day Thu |
Least busy day Thu |
Best day to book ahead 6 days |
FAQs: Bus from Tampa, FL to Charleston, SC
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