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

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.

2 routes found

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.

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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta and then to Charleston SC.

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $120
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Drive

Drive to Charleston.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance540 miles (868km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lexington and Charleston

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lexington and Charleston. We recommend that you drive to Charleston. instead which will take 9h 10m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lexington and Charleston

Transport options from Lexington to Charleston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
19h 45m
$120
once daily1,416km (880 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
$54
on demand868km (540 miles)

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Airports near Charleston

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

CHS
Charleston International Airport (CHS)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (14km) from Charleston
HHH
Hilton Head Airport (HHH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59 miles (95km) from Charleston
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
International Airport
Distance
85 miles (137km) from Charleston