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

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There are 10 ways to get from Amherst to Charleston by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Bus to Charlottesville, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane CHO - CHS
    7h 24m
    $100–437

  2. Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LYH - CHS
    8h 20m
    $63–375

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Selma Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 32m
    $174–371

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0643S
    15h 54m
    $88–185

  5. Drive 381.2 mi

    1. Drive from Amherst to Charlestoncar car 381.2 mi
    7h 41m
    $70–101

  6. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Dulles International Airport Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane IAD - CHS
    7h 42m
    $581–1,136

  7. Bus, bus to Richmond International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    3. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane RIC - CHS
    8h 13m
    $121–656

  8. Bus to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ROA - CHS
    9h 50m
    $72–393

  9. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lynchburg to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane DCA - CHS
    9h 29m
    $493–1,246

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lynchburg to High Pointtrain train
    2. Take the bus from High Point Terminal to Fayettevillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 50m
    $124–275

Amherst to Charleston by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration15h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 445.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Charleston via Lynchburg Amtrak Station, Lynchburg, Greensboro, Selma Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 12h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Transit Mall via Lynchburg Amtrak Station, Lynchburg Transit Center, Charlotte Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 15h 54m.

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