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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Tampa, FL to Charleston, SC
Cheapest price
$127
Average price
$127
Fastest journey
19 h 55 m
Average duration
19 h 55 m
Buses per day
1
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 $127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $127.
Of the 1 buses that leave Tampa, FL for Charleston, SC on Fri, May 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct buses cover the 589 km distance in an average of 19 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 55 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest buses will take 19 h 55 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.
3:35 AM19h55Tampa, FL11:30 PMCharleston, SC$1271One-way0 transfers
- 3:35 AM19h55Tampa, FL11:30 PMCharleston, SC$1271One-way0 transfers
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 $69. 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 $69, and a flight costs an average of $60.
Distance: 365 miles (589 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$148 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price | $255 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 |
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Live departures
Tampa, FL to Charleston, SC bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tampa, FL to Charleston, SC buses for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:35 AM Tampa, FL | 19h55 | 11:30 PM Charleston, SC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 $69 (€55) but you can travel from only $60 (€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 $69 (€55) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 15h 15m |
First bus 4:56 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 6 days |
FAQs: Bus from Tampa, FL to Charleston, SC
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