There are 7 ways to get from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Durham by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CHS - RDU
4h 26m$256–606Drive 258.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Durhamcar 258.1 mi
5h 39m$48–68Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain Palmetto
- Take the train from Selma Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
8h 56m$91–194Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
11h 49m$57–111Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charleston-CHS to Durham258.1 mi
5h 39mFly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane CHS - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 19m$365–1,349Fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane CHS - FAY
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
6h 54m$74–344
Charleston Airport (CHS) to Durham by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Durham is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Durham is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $250 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Durham. However, there are services departing from Charleston International Airport and arriving at Durham via N. Charleston SuperStop, Charleston Bus Station and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston Airport (CHS) station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Selma Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Charleston Airport (CHS) and Durham is 237 miles. The road distance is 259.6 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Durham without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Durham, including transfers.
Charleston Airport (CHS) to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
Charleston Airport (CHS) to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Durham is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $250 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 8h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 11h 49m.
What companies run services between Charleston Airport (CHS), USA and Durham, NC, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleston International Airport to Durham Amtrak Station via Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave, N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Amtrak Station, and Selma Station in around 8h 56m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charleston-CHS to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Charleston Airport (CHS) to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Charleston Airport (CHS) to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston Airport (CHS) to Durham is 260 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Durham.
There are 365+ hotels available in Durham.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charleston Airport (CHS) and Durham. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.