What is the cheapest way to get from Charleston to Aiken?

The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Aiken is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charleston to Aiken?

The fastest way to get from Charleston to Aiken is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Charleston and Aiken?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Aiken. However, there are services departing from Mary St / Meeting St and arriving at Aiken via N. Charleston SuperStop and Charleston Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Charleston to Aiken?

The distance between Charleston and Aiken is 238 miles. The road distance is 128.1 miles.

How do I travel from Charleston to Aiken without a car?

The best way to get from Charleston to Aiken without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 15m and costs $200 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Charleston to Aiken?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Charleston to Aiken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleston to Aiken bus from?

Charleston to Aiken bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.

Where does the Charleston to Aiken bus arrive?

Charleston to Aiken bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Aiken station.

Can I drive from Charleston to Aiken?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Aiken is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Charleston to Aiken.

How do I get a bus ticket from Charleston to Aiken?

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Where can I stay near Aiken?

There are 65+ hotels available in Aiken.

Charleston to Aiken - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Aiken by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Savannah Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Denmark Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Denmark Amtrak Station to Aikentaxi
5h 15m
$209–316
Drive 127.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charleston to Aikencar 127.4 mi
2h 51m
$24–34
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Aikenbus Greyhound US0641S
10h 20m
$55–103
Train, taxi via N. Charleston SuperStop (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Savannah Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Denmark Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Denmark Amtrak Station to Aikentaxi
7h 30m
$182–284

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Distance: 236.7 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Aiken, SC, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Aiken once daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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