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

The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Charlotte, NC is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charleston to Charlotte, NC is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Charleston and Charlotte, NC?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Charlotte, NC. However, there are services departing from Mary St / Meeting St and arriving at Tuckaseegee Rd & Tennyson Dr via N. Charleston SuperStop, Charleston Bus Station and 4th St & Graham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Charleston and Charlotte, NC?

No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Charlotte, NC station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at CTC Station via Selma Station and Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

How far is it from Charleston to Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charleston and Charlotte, NC is 194 miles. The road distance is 208.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charleston to Charlotte, NC without a car is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $45 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Charleston to Charlotte, NC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleston to Charlotte, NC bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Charleston to Charlotte, NC train from?

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

Train or bus from Charleston to Charlotte, NC?

The best way to get from Charleston to Charlotte, NC is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the Charleston to Charlotte, NC bus arrive?

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

Where does the Charleston to Charlotte, NC train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charleston to Charlotte, NC?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Charlotte, NC is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Charleston to Charlotte, NC.

Where can I stay near Charlotte, NC?

There are 916+ hotels available in Charlotte, NC.

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

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

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Bus to Charleston International Airport, fly, line 8 bus
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
3. Take the bus from 4th St & Graham St to Tuckaseegee Rd & Hazel Stbus
4h 3m
Drive 207.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charleston to Charlotte, NCcar 207.6 mi
3h 36m
$38–55
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0643S
10h 5m
$45–92
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
10h 37m
$165–332
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
5h 9m
$84–466
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
10h 45m
$80–167

Charleston to Charlotte, NC by bus and foot (Greyhound)

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Distance: 192.9 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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 once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Charlotte, NC via Charleston Amtrak Station, Selma Station, Charlotte Amtrak Station, Parkwood Station, CTC Station, Transit Center- Bay F, and Tuckaseegee Rd & Glenwood Dr in around 10h 37m.

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