There are 3 ways to get from Nashville to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane BNA - CHS
4h 33m$354–1,104Drive 534.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Nashville to Charlestoncar 534.4 mi
9h 43m$98–141Bus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0641S
18h 39m$111–214
Nashville to Charleston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nashville to Charleston is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Nashville to Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $350 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Nashville station to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Nashville 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 18h 39m.
The distance between Nashville and Charleston is 466 miles. The road distance is 537.5 miles.
The best way to get from Nashville to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 18h 39m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Nashville to Charleston, including transfers.
Nashville to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Nashville Bus Station.
The best way to get from Nashville to Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $350 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 18h 39m.
Nashville to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Charleston is 1h ahead of Nashville. It is currently 12:02 AM in Nashville and 1:02 AM in Charleston.
What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Nashville (BNA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nashville 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 18h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Nashville to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Nashville to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Nashville to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Yes, the driving distance between Nashville to Charleston is 537 miles. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Nashville to Charleston.
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