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How to get fromAmherst to Charlestonby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Amherst to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane BUF - CHS
    5h 29m
    $130–585

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    23h 43m
    $409–834

  3. Drive 867.1 mi

    1. Drive from Amherst to Charlestoncar car 867.1 mi
    14h 48m
    $159–229

  4. Fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane BUF - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    7h 14m
    $141–560

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2686 / ...
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    26h 33m
    $286–596

Amherst to Charleston by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration26h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 720 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Amherst, NY, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Amherst to Charleston via Buffalo Depew Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 23h 43m.

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