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How to get fromAthens to Charlestonby plane, car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ATH - CHS
    18h 33m
    $372–1,412

  2. Fly to Myrtle Beach, bus

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane ATH - MYR
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 45m
    $311–1,053

  3. Fly to Columbia, drive

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ATH - CAE
    2. Drive from Columbia-Airport-CAE to Charlestoncar car
    19h 53m
    $330–1,240

  4. Fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane ATH - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    30h 54m
    $328–1,237

  5. Fly to Savannah, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane ATH - SAV
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    21h 35m
    $599–1,954

  6. Fly to Florence Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Florence Regional Airport (FLO)plane plane ATH - FLO
    2. Take the train from Florence Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    24h 31m
    $374–1,306

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration17h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$368Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,561.2 mi
  • Duration: 18h 33m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours.

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