There are 4 ways to get from Alexandria to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Charleston International Airport
best- Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane AEX - CHS
6h 35m$93–445Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus
28h 8m$190–370Drive 841.2 mi
- Drive from Alexandria to Charlestoncar 841.2 mi
15h 36m$154–222Fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive
- Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane AEX - HHH
- Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar
10h 55m$104–440
Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Charleston is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Charleston is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $90 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandria to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Boyce, LA and arriving at Transit Mall via Baton Rouge Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 8m.
The distance between Alexandria and Charleston is 765 miles. The road distance is 846.2 miles.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 28h 8m and costs $190 - $370.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Alexandria to Charleston, including transfers.
Alexandria to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boyce, LA station.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Charleston is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $90 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $370 and takes 28h 8m.
Alexandria to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baton Rouge Bus Station.
Charleston is 1h ahead of Alexandria. It is currently 9:06 PM in Alexandria and 10:06 PM in Charleston.
What companies run services between Alexandria, LA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alexandria to Transit Mall via Boyce, LA, Baton Rouge Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 28h 8m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Alexandria International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Alexandria International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Alexandria International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Alexandria International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boyce, LA to Baton Rouge Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria to Charleston is 846 miles. It takes approximately 15h 36m to drive from Alexandria to Charleston.
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