There are 4 ways to get from Memphis 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 Memphis (MEM) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MEM - CHS
6h 26m$103–603Fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane MEM - HHH
- Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar
7h 55m$98–507Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0610
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0641S
23h 18m$155–245Drive 664.5 mi
- Drive from Memphis to Charlestoncar 664.5 mi
11h 50m$114–165
Memphis to Charleston by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Charleston is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis to Charleston is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Charleston. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE and arriving at Transit Mall via Memphis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 18m.
The distance between Memphis and Charleston is 619 miles. The road distance is 668.4 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 23h 18m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Memphis to Charleston, including transfers.
Memphis to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Memphis to Charleston is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 23h 18m.
Memphis to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Charleston is 1h ahead of Memphis. It is currently 12:45 AM in Memphis and 1:45 AM in Charleston.
What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Transit Mall via Memphis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 23h 18m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Memphis to Hilton Head Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Memphis to Hilton Head Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Memphis to Hilton Head Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Memphis to Hilton Head Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Charleston International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Memphis to Charleston International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Memphis to Hilton Head Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Charleston is 668 miles. It takes approximately 11h 50m to drive from Memphis to Charleston.
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