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How to get fromAiken to Charlestonby taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aiken to Charleston by taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Aiken to Denmark Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Denmark Amtrak Station to Savannah Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 26m
    $210–314

  2. Drive 127.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aiken to Charlestoncar car 127.3 mi
    2h 50m
    $24–34

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Aiken to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0641S
    9h 37m
    $56–102

  4. Taxi, train via N. Charleston SuperStop

    1. Take the taxi from Aiken to Denmark Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Denmark Amtrak Station to Savannah Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 2m
    $184–278

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  • Distance: 236.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Aiken, SC, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Aiken to Charleston Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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