Drive or Fly: Johnston, SC to North Charleston, SC?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for AGS–CHS. At 137 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 4m

Distance

137.6 mi

Total Cost

$65

CO2

56 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$30

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 15m

15m in the air

Air Distance

125 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

32 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Johnston, SC → AGS 50m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CHS → North Charleston, SC 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Johnston, SC AGS — Augusta Regional At Bush Field 33 mi, ~50m drive

North Charleston, SC CHS — Charleston International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AGS and CHS. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

8h 47m

7h 45m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0641

Door-to-Door Timeline

Johnston, SC → Aiken (AKA6) 27m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 465m

Arrival 10m

Charleston Bus Station (CSE6) → North Charleston, SC 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From AKA6 — Aiken 18 mi, ~27m drive

To CSE6 — Charleston Bus Station 2 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 4m	3h 15m	8h 47m
Total cost (1 person)	$65	$125	$12
Carbon footprint	56 kg CO₂	32 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

137.6 mi 3h 3m

via I 26, SC 39, US 178

Alternative (+3 min)

151.8 mi 3h 7m

via I 26, I 20, US 1

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Johnston, SC to North Charleston, SC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.