There are 4 ways to get from Carolina Beach to Charleston by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0658s
- Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S / ...
7h 12m$68–102Drive 183.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carolina Beach to Charlestoncar 183.1 mi
4h 1m$34–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0660s
- Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
7h 27m$141–242Fly
- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane ILM - CHS
5h 21m$297–605
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carolina Beach to Charleston is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Carolina Beach to Charleston is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carolina Beach to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit and arriving at Transit Mall via Myrtle Beach Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Carolina Beach and Charleston is 206 miles. The road distance is 184.2 miles.
The best way to get from Carolina Beach to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Carolina Beach to Charleston, including transfers.
Carolina Beach to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
The best way to get from Carolina Beach to Charleston is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $290 - $650 and takes 5h 21m.
Carolina Beach to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Myrtle Beach Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carolina Beach to Charleston is 184 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Carolina Beach to Charleston.
What companies run services between Carolina Beach, NC, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Carolina Beach to Transit Mall via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Myrtle Beach Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 3 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Myrtle Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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