There are 4 ways to get from Mobile to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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 Mobile Regional Airport
best- Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MOB - CHS
5h 24m$109–469Drive 578.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mobile to Charlestoncar 578.9 mi
10h 49m$106–153Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0641S
20h 55m$126–205Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly
- Take the train from Mobile Amtrak Sta to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane GPT - CHS
7h 44m$120–551
Mobile to Charleston by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mobile to Charleston is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Mobile to Charleston is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $100 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Mobile to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Govt WB and Joachim St and arriving at Transit Mall via Mobile Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.
The distance between Mobile and Charleston is 536 miles. The road distance is 582.3 miles.
The best way to get from Mobile to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 20h 55m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Mobile to Charleston, including transfers.
Mobile to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mobile Bus Station.
The best way to get from Mobile to Charleston is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $100 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 20h 55m.
Mobile to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Charleston is 1h ahead of Mobile. It is currently 11:56 PM in Mobile and 12:56 AM in Charleston.
What companies run services between Mobile, AL, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Govt WB and Joachim St to Transit Mall via Govt WB Across from Greyhound, Mobile Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 20h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mobile Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Mobile Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Mobile Amtrak Sta to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mobile Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Mobile to Charleston is 582 miles. It takes approximately 10h 49m to drive from Mobile to Charleston.
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