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How to get fromBenson to Charlestonby train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Benson to Charleston by train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto
    4h 55m
    $157–258

  2. Drive 216.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Benson to Charlestoncar car 216.5 mi
    4h 33m
    $40–58

  3. Taxi to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Benson to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane FAY - CHS
    5h 31m
    $154–452

  4. Taxi to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Benson to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDUtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane RDU - CHS
    5h 27m
    $377–750

  5. Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Benson to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car car
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane OAJ - CHS
    6h 47m
    $70–371

Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Benson, NC, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 18m.

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