There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Butner by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain Palmetto
- Take the train from Selma Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
6h 53m$153–271Drive 275.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston to Butnercar 275.3 mi
5h 45m$51–73Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
12h 1m$97–166Fly Charleston International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CHS - RDU
5h 1m$310–670Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car
- Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane HHH - RDU
6h 21m$134–457Fly Charleston International Airport 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
7h 1m$400–1,394
Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Butner is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Butner is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $310 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Butner. However, there are services departing from Mary St / Meeting St and arriving at Durham via N. Charleston SuperStop, Charleston Bus Station and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Butner 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 6h 53m.
The distance between Charleston and Butner is 305 miles. The road distance is 276.9 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Butner without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $150 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Charleston to Butner, including transfers.
Charleston to Butner bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
Charleston to Butner train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Butner is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $150 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 12h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $310 - $700 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Butner, NC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Butner via Charleston Amtrak Station, Selma Station, and Durham Amtrak Station in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- 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 Hilton Head Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
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
- $150–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- 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
- $85–430
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
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
- $170–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
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.com
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Selma Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Charleston to Butner bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Charleston to Butner train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Butner is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Charleston to Butner.
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