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

The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Charlotte is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charleston to Charlotte is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Charleston and Charlotte?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Mary St / Meeting St and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via N. Charleston SuperStop and Charleston Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Charleston and Charlotte?

No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Selma Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Charleston to Charlotte?

The distance between Charleston and Charlotte is 190 miles. The road distance is 206.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charleston to Charlotte without a car is to bus which takes 9h 18m and costs $40 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Charleston to Charlotte, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleston to Charlotte bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Charleston to Charlotte train from?

Charleston to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Charleston to Charlotte?

The best way to get from Charleston to Charlotte is to bus which takes 9h 18m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $330 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Charleston to Charlotte bus arrive?

Charleston to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.

Where does the Charleston to Charlotte train arrive?

Charleston to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.

Can I drive from Charleston to Charlotte?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Charlotte is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Charleston to Charlotte.

How do I get a train ticket from Charleston to Charlotte?

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

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Where can I stay near Charlotte?

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Charleston to Charlotte - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Charlotte by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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Bus to Charleston International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Courtenay Dr / Doughty St to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Drbus
2. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane CHS - CLT
3h 11m
Drive 205.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charleston to Charlottecar 205.6 mi
3h 34m
$38–55
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0643S
9h 18m
$44–89
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain Palmetto
2. Take the train from Selma Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
9h 25m
$166–326
Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly
1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car
2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane HHH - CLT
4h 17m
$82–460
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0660s
9h 58m
$79–164

Charleston to Charlotte by bus (Greyhound)

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9h 18mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188.8 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Charleston Amtrak Station and Selma Station in around 9h 25m.

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