There are 9 ways to get from Austin to North Charleston by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane AUS - CHS
6h 39m$123–654Bus, train
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Jacksonvillebus
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
30h 15m$325–527Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Selma Stationtrain
- Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 2h$451–1,143Drive 1,199.7 mi
- Drive from Austin to North Charlestoncar 1,199.7 mi
20h 59m$219–317Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
- Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane GRK - CHS
6h 58m$124–619Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane HOU - CHS
7h 58m$272–902Bus via Sandy Springs
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus
30h 55m$332–442Bus
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus
33h 27m$329–479Train, bus
- Take the train from Austin to Longviewtrain
- Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus
37h 7m$259–501
Austin to North Charleston by bus, foot, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austin to North Charleston is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 20h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to North Charleston is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to North Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Austin Doubletree University Area and arriving at Charleston Bus Station via Houston - Harrisburg Blvd and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to North Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via San Antonio Station, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro and Selma Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Austin and North Charleston is 1076 miles. The road distance is 1206.7 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to North Charleston without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 15m and costs $320 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Austin to North Charleston, including transfers.
Austin to North Charleston bus services, operated by Vonlane, depart from Austin Doubletree University Area station.
Austin to North Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to North Charleston is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $450 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also bus via Sandy Springs, which costs $330 - $450 and takes 30h 55m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and North Charleston, SC, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Charleston Amtrak Station via San Antonio Station, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro, and Selma Station in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Charleston International Airport via William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Charleston International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Charleston International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vonlane
Bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $127–147
- Website
- Vonlane
- low
- $127
- high
- $147
Bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $127–147
- Website
- Vonlane
- low
- $127
- high
- $147
Bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $127–147
- Website
- Vonlane
- low
- $127
- high
- $147
Bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $127–147
- Website
- Vonlane
- low
- $127
- high
- $147
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Booking & Getting There
Austin to North Charleston bus services, operated by Vonlane, arrive at Hyatt Regency Houston station.
North Charleston is 1h ahead of Austin. It is currently 1:52 AM in Austin and 2:52 AM in North Charleston.
Austin to North Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to North Charleston is 1207 miles. It takes approximately 20h 59m to drive from Austin to North Charleston.
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