There are 4 ways to get from Kentucky to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Louisville International Airport
best- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane SDF - CHS
4h 46m$344–405Fly from Covington
cheapest- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane CVG - CHS
4h 49m$84–804Bus
- Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0641S
22h 39m$139–266Drive 580.9 mi
- Drive from Louisville to Charlestoncar 580.9 mi
11h 18m$106–154
Kentucky to Charleston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Charleston is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 11h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $340 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky station to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Louisville Bus Station and arriving at Transit Mall via Atlanta Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 39m.
The distance between Kentucky and Charleston is 511 miles. The road distance is 584.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 22h 39m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Kentucky to Charleston, including transfers.
Kentucky to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Louisville Bus Station.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $340 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 22h 39m.
Kentucky to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Charleston is 584 miles. It takes approximately 11h 18m to drive from Kentucky to Charleston.
What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Transit Mall via Atlanta Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 22h 39m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Covington to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Covington to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–400
Flights from Covington to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Covington to Charleston International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Covington to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Louisville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Louisville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Louisville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Louisville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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