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How to get fromCharleston to Carolina Beachby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Carolina Beach by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0660s
    7h 1m
    $138–241

  2. Drive 181 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Carolina Beachcar car 181 mi
    4h 1m
    $33–48

  3. Fly to Wilmington International Airport

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane CHS - ILM
    5h
    $301–575

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0658s
    7h 46m
    $64–105

  5. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane CHS - OAJ
    2. Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Carolina Beachcar car
    6h 15m
    $64–333

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Charleston to Carolina Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 318.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Carolina Beach, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Breeze Airways fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Carolina Beach via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Myrtle Beach Bus Station, and Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit in around 7h 46m.

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