There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Alexandria by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Charleston International Airport
best- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane CHS - AEX
5h 36m$90–420Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus
28h 49m$185–360Drive 841.4 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Alexandriacar 841.4 mi
15h 38m$154–222Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly
- Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car
- Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane HHH - AEX
7h 38m$105–440
Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Alexandria is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Alexandria is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $90 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Alexandria. However, there are services departing from Mary St / Meeting St and arriving at Boyce, LA via N. Charleston SuperStop, Charleston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Baton Rouge Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 49m.
The distance between Charleston and Alexandria is 762 miles. The road distance is 846.3 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Alexandria without a car is to bus which takes 28h 49m and costs $180 - $360.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Charleston to Alexandria, including transfers.
Charleston to Alexandria bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Alexandria is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $90 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 28h 49m.
Charleston to Alexandria bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Alexandria is 1h behind Charleston. It is currently 10:00 PM in Charleston and 9:00 PM in Alexandria.
What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Alexandria, LA, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Alexandria via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Baton Rouge Bus Station, and Boyce, LA in around 28h 49m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Alexandria International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Alexandria International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Alexandria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Boyce, LA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Alexandria is 846 miles. It takes approximately 15h 38m to drive from Charleston to Alexandria.
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