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How to get fromAthens to Charlestonby bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Charleston by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, fly to Charleston International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ATL - CHS
    5h 45m
    $435–1,058

  2. Drive 238.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athens to Charlestoncar car 238.7 mi
    5h 10m
    $44–63

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0642S
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    11h 39m
    $135–254

  4. Bus, fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane ATL - HHH
    3. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    6h 32m
    $111–433

  5. Bus via Sumter (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 14m
    $61–117

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Camdenbus bus Greyhound US0642S
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0641S
    12h 39m
    $63–124

Athens to Charleston by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

You can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to Transit Mall via Camden, Sumter Bus Stop, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 12h 14m.

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