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How to get fromCharleston to Cedar Keyby train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Cedar Key by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    3. Drive from Gainesville to Cedar Keycar car
    9h 20m
    $116–220

  2. Drive  359.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Cedar Keycar car 359.5 mi
    6h 42m
    $66–95

  3. Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane CHS - GNV
    2. Drive from Gainesville-Airport-GNV to Cedar Keycar car
    6h 42m
    $81–408

  4. Fly to Tampa, shuttle, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CHS - TPA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Brooksville Wawashuttle bus
    3. Drive from Brooksville Wawa to Cedar Keycar car
    6h 36m
    $194–419

  5. Fly to Orlando, shuttle, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane CHS - MCO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Hilton Ocalashuttle bus
    3. Drive from Hilton Ocala to Cedar Keycar car
    6h 36m
    $162–345

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 388.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Cedar Key, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Cedar Key. However, you can take the taxi to Charleston Amtrak Station, take the train to Jacksonville, walk to Amtrak Station, take the line 4 bus to JRTC Bay H, walk to Jacksonville, take the bus to Gainesville, then drive to Cedar Key. Alternatively, you can drive from Charleston to Cedar Key in around 6h 42m.

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