The distance between Buffalo and Charleston is around 756 miles (1,217km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Buffalo to Charleston by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Buffalo (BUF) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) then take the bus to Charleston SC.
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Take the train to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station and then to Charleston Amtrak Station.
Take the bus to New York and then to Charleston SC - C & W Super Buffet.
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There are several options for getting from Buffalo to Charleston by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $145 and will take around 23h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $235.
The distance between Buffalo and Charleston is around 756 miles (1,217km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 700 miles (1,127km)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Buffalo and Charleston by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Buffalo to Charleston is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx $235.
The cheapest way to travel between Buffalo and Charleston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $145 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Buffalo and Charleston. It typically takes around 21h 35m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Buffalo to Charleston. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station and Charleston Amtrak Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 21h 35m.
Amtrak run train services between Buffalo and Charleston. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 21h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Buffalo and Charleston. It typically takes around 23h 60m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Buffalo to Charleston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in New York, Broadway & Spring, New York NY and Charleston SC - C & W Super Buffet. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 60m.
Greyhound USA, Trailways and Starline Express run regular bus services between Buffalo and Charleston. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Buffalo to Charleston. We recommend that you fly from Buffalo (BUF) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) then take the bus to Charleston SC. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Charleston is Charleston International Airport (CHS) (CHS) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Charleston. Hilton Head Airport (HHH) (HHH) and Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) (MYR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Buffalo and Charleston. The distance is around 865 miles (1,392km) by road and it will take around 14h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Buffalo to Charleston is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around $235.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 5h 15m | $235 | hourly | 1,217km (756 miles) |
Train | 21h 35m | $170 | every 20 mins | 1,888km (1,173 miles) |
Bus | 23h 60m | $145 | once daily | 1,930km (1,199 miles) |
Drive | 14h 40m | $86 | on demand | 1,392km (865 miles) |
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The following major airports near Charleston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.