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Compare bus, train, and flight for Charleston, SC to Baltimore, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charleston, SC to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €90 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €90, while a flight costs an average of €545.
Distance: 486 miles (783 km)
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€164 Average price | €90 Average price Cheapest | €545 Average price | €91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 29m Average total duration 10h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 14m Average total duration 13h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Charleston, SC to Baltimore, MD
Compare the available ways to get from Charleston, SC to Baltimore, MD, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Charleston, SC to Baltimore, MD:
A bus is €75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleston, SC to Baltimore, MD costing on average €164.
A bus is €456 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charleston, SC to Baltimore, MD costing on average €545.
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 29m.
Bus takes on average 14h 14m.
Tickets start at around €164 compared to roughly €91 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€73. The journey takes 10h 59m versus 8h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Charleston, SC to Baltimore, MD
How to get from Charleston, SC to Baltimore, MD by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charleston, SC to Baltimore, MD is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

3:15 PM 16h20 Charleston, SC 7:35 AM Baltimore, MD €128 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:15 PM 16h20 Charleston, SC 7:35 AM Baltimore, MD €128 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:15 PM 16h20 Charleston, SC 7:35 AM Baltimore, MD €128 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

4:15 PM 16h20 Charleston, SC 8:35 AM Baltimore, MD €144 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Charleston, SC to Baltimore, MD:
A bus is €75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleston, SC to Baltimore, MD costing on average €164.
A bus is €456 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charleston, SC to Baltimore, MD costing on average €545.
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 29m.
Bus takes on average 14h 14m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charleston, SC and Baltimore, MD as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Charleston International Airport and arrive in Baltimore/Washington International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC and arrive in Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD.
- Buses mostly depart from Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC and arrive in Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station).
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Baltimore, MD by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Baltimore, MD by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, Spirit Airlines, piedmont airlines to go to Baltimore, MD by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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