There are 4 ways to get from Lafayette to Charleston 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 to Charleston International Airport
best- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane LFT - CHS
5h 58m$93–455Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0641S
26h 22m$161–318Drive 838.7 mi
- Drive from Lafayette to Charlestoncar 838.7 mi
14h 39m$154–222Fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive
- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane LFT - HHH
- Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar
8h 35m$104–440
Lafayette to Charleston by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Charleston is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Charleston is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $90 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Transit System and arriving at Transit Mall via Atlanta Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 22m.
The distance between Lafayette and Charleston is 749 miles. The road distance is 843.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 26h 22m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Lafayette to Charleston, including transfers.
Lafayette to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lafayette Transit System station.
The best way to get from Lafayette to Charleston is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $90 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 26h 22m.
Lafayette to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Charleston is 1h ahead of Lafayette. It is currently 1:13 PM in Lafayette and 2:13 PM in Charleston.
What companies run services between Lafayette, LA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette Transit System to Transit Mall via Atlanta Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 26h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lafayette Transit System to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Charleston is 844 miles. It takes approximately 14h 39m to drive from Lafayette to Charleston.
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