How to travel from Charleston to Detroit, United States of America

The distance between Charleston and Detroit is around 829 miles (1,335km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 14h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Charleston to Detroit by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Columbia and then to Detroit.

  • Duration21h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $135
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Drive

Drive to Detroit.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Distance829 miles (1,335km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Charleston and Detroit

There are several options for getting from Charleston to Detroit by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $135 and will take around 21h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 14h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $82.

The distance between Charleston and Detroit is around 829 miles (1,335km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 681 miles (1,096km)

It takes around 21h 20m to get from Charleston and Detroit by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Charleston to Detroit is to drive which takes around 14h 20m and will set you back approx $82.

The cheapest way to travel between Charleston and Detroit, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $135 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Charleston and Detroit. We recommend that you drive to Detroit. instead which will take 14h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Charleston and Detroit. It typically takes around 21h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Charleston to Detroit. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in N. Charleston SuperStop on Rivers Ave, North Charleston Transit Center and Columbia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 20m.

Southeastern Stages and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Charleston and Detroit. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Charleston to Detroit. We recommend that you take the bus to Columbia and then to Detroit. instead which will take 21h 20m.

The closest major airport to Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) (DTW) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Detroit. Bishop International Airport (FNT) (FNT) and Toledo Express Airport (TOL) (TOL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Charleston and Detroit. The distance is around 829 miles (1,335km) by road and it will take around 14h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Charleston to Detroit is to take the bus which takes, on average, 21h 20m and will usually cost around $135.

How do I get from Charleston to Detroit

Compare travel optionsbetween Charleston and Detroit

Transport options from Charleston to Detroit
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
21h 20m
$135
once daily1,494km (928 miles)
Drive
14h 20m
$82
on demand1,335km (829 miles)

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Airports near Detroit

The following major airports near Detroit offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
International Airport
Distance
18 miles (29km) from Detroit
FNT
Bishop International Airport (FNT)
International Airport
Distance
57 miles (91km) from Detroit
TOL
Toledo Express Airport (TOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64 miles (103km) from Detroit