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How to get fromCharleston to Athensby car, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Charleston to Athens by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive to Columbia, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Charleston to Columbia-Airport-CAEcar car
    2. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane CAE - ATH
    16h 27m
    €307–935

  2. Bus to Myrtle Beach, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane MYR - ATH
    21h 10m
    €259–850

  3. Fly from Charleston International Airport

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane CHS - ATH
    16h 36m
    €289–997

Columbia (CAE) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration16h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€251Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,111.1 km
  • Duration: 16h 27m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Athens, Greece?

Delta, JetBlue Airways, and American Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 4 times a day.

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