There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly to Charleston International Airport
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane ATL - CHS
2h 44m$339–991Drive 293.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Charlestoncar 293.5 mi
5h 44m$54–78Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0641S
14h 22m$72–146Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Atlanta-ATL to Charleston293.5 mi
5h 44mFly to Hilton Head Airport, drive
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane ATL - HHH
- Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar
3h 32m$70–373
Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Charleston by subway and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Charleston is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Charleston is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $330 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta Airport (ATL) station to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Transit Mall via North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.
The distance between Atlanta Airport (ATL) and Charleston is 276 miles. The road distance is 295.2 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 14h 22m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Charleston, including transfers.
Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Charleston is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $330 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 14h 22m.
Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charleston Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Charleston is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Charleston.
What companies run services between Atlanta Airport (ATL), USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
Delta flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 11h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Hilton Head Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Atlanta-ATL to Charleston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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There are 1483+ hotels available in Charleston.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Atlanta Airport (ATL) and Charleston. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.