There are 7 ways to get from Cary to Charleston Amtrak Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cary to Selma Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto
6h 17m$82–174Drive 239.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cary to Charleston Amtrak Stationcar 239.9 mi
5h 23m$44–64Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
9h 47m$54–104Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane RDU - CHS
6h 45m$260–610Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane GSO - CHS
7h 32m$367–1,392Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane CLT - CHS
7h 57m$112–478Train, train to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cary to Selma Stationtrain
- Take the train from Selma Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane FAY - CHS
8h 57m$93–404
Cary to Charleston Amtrak Station by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cary to Charleston Amtrak Station is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Cary to Charleston Amtrak Station is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cary to Charleston Amtrak Station station. However, there are services departing from Cary Depot and arriving at Charleston Bus Station via GoRaleigh Station and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Cary to Charleston Amtrak Station station. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Selma Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Cary and Charleston Amtrak Station is 264 miles. The road distance is 241.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cary to Charleston Amtrak Station without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Cary to Charleston Amtrak Station, including transfers.
Cary to Charleston Amtrak Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Cary to Charleston Amtrak Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Cary to Charleston Amtrak Station is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 9h 47m, you could also fly, which costs $260 - $650 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Charleston Amtrak Station, SC, USA?
You can take a train from Cary to Charleston Amtrak Station via Selma Station in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Cary to Charleston Amtrak Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charleston Bus Station.
Cary to Charleston Amtrak Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Charleston Amtrak Station is 241 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Cary to Charleston Amtrak Station.
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