The distance between Lexington and Charleston is around 540 miles (868km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 9h 10m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Lexington to Charleston by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Charleston → Lexington if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Atlanta and then to Charleston SC.
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There are several options for getting from Lexington to Charleston by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $120 and will take around 19h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 9h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $54.
The distance between Lexington and Charleston is around 540 miles (868km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 445 miles (716km)
It takes around 19h 45m to get from Lexington and Charleston by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lexington to Charleston is to drive which takes around 9h 10m and will set you back approx $54.
The cheapest way to travel between Lexington and Charleston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $120 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lexington and Charleston. We recommend that you drive to Charleston. instead which will take 9h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lexington and Charleston. It typically takes around 19h 45m and departs on demand.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lexington to Charleston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Transit Center, Walmart @ Northpark, Atlanta and Charleston SC. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 19h 45m.
Greyhound USA and Southeastern Stages run regular bus services between Lexington and Charleston. Buses run on demand and take around 19h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lexington to Charleston. We recommend that you take the bus to Atlanta and then to Charleston SC. instead which will take 19h 45m.
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 Lexington and Charleston. The distance is around 540 miles (868km) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lexington to Charleston is to take the bus which takes, on average, 19h 45m and will usually cost around $120.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 19h 45m | $120 | once daily | 1,416km (880 miles) |
Drive | 9h 10m | $54 | on demand | 868km (540 miles) |
Delta
American Airlines
United Airlines
Allegiant Air
Hoosier Ride
Greyhound USA
Southeastern Stages
The following major airports near Charleston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.