There are 6 ways to get from Kinston to Charleston by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kinston to Wilson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0652s
- Take the train from Wilson to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto
7h 36m$120–229Drive 246.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kinston to Charlestoncar 246.6 mi
5h 23m$45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Kinston to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus
11h 4m$50–95Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Kinston to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi
- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane OAJ - CHS
6h 3m$135–434Bus to Greenville, fly
- Take the bus from Kinston to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctrbus
- Fly from Greenville (PGV) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane PGV - CHS
6h 52m$69–361Bus to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kinston to New Bernbus
- Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane EWN - CHS
6h 50m$75–368
Kinston to Charleston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kinston to Charleston is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kinston to Charleston is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Kinston to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Kinston and arriving at Transit Mall via Jacksonville Bus Stop, Myrtle Beach Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between Kinston and Charleston is 325 miles. The road distance is 248 miles.
The best way to get from Kinston to Charleston without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 36m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Kinston to Charleston, including transfers.
Kinston to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Kinston station.
Kinston to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Jacksonville Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kinston to Charleston is 248 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Kinston to Charleston.
There are 1678+ hotels available in Charleston.
What companies run services between Kinston, NC, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
You can take a bus from Kinston to Transit Mall via Jacksonville Bus Stop, Myrtle Beach Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 11h 4m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Greenville to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilson to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kinston to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kinston to Jacksonville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Myrtle Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kinston to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kinston to New Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kinston to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kinston to Jacksonville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Myrtle Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kinston to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kinston to New Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
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