Bus Tickets from Newark, NJ to Charleston, SC, US

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Next departures for Newark to Charleston on October 7
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Newark Penn Station
4565 Gaynor Ave, North CharlestonCheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Charleston.

Bus
Average Price$67 - $165Average Duration16h 45m
25kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$99 - $320Average Duration13h 55m
92kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Newark to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 13 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $99, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
13h 55mAverage Duration
$99Cheapest ticket
92kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Newark, NJ to Charleston, SC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$102
Average bus trip duration16h 45m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure4:40pm
Distance630 miles (1016 km)
Latest bus departure10:20pm

Newark to Charleston Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10/04
$140
10/05
$192
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10/07
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10/08
$92
10/09
$111
10/10
$109
10/11
$110
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $92

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Newark, NJ to Charleston, SC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $92 to $192 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-10-08.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Newark to Charleston but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Newark to Charleston, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Newark to Charleston.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Newark to Charleston, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Newark, NJ to Charleston, SC, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Newark, NJ by bus?

Bus from Charleston, SC, US to Newark, NJ

You can also go to Charleston, SC, US by train

Train from Newark, NJ to Charleston, SC, US

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