There are 5 ways to get from Apex to Charleston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cary to Selma Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto
7h 50m$172–276Drive 239.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Apex to Charlestoncar 239.4 mi
5h 19m$41–60Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
11h 17m$66–96Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane RDU - CHS
7h 4m$68–418Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane FAY - CHS
9h 32m$96–448
Apex to Charleston by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Apex to Charleston is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Apex to Charleston is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Apex to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Mason St at Old Mill Village Dr and arriving at Transit Mall via Raleigh Union Station, GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Apex to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Selma Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Apex and Charleston is 279 miles. The road distance is 240.8 miles.
The best way to get from Apex to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs $170 - $280.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Apex to Charleston, including transfers.
Apex to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Apex to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Apex to Charleston is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs $170 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 11h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $420 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Apex, NC, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
You can take a bus from N Salem St at Hunter St IB to Charleston via Cary Depot, Cary, Selma Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Apex to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charleston Bus Station.
Apex to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Apex to Charleston is 241 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Apex to Charleston.
There are 1900+ hotels available in Charleston.