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How to get fromCharleston to Clearwaterby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Clearwater by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Tampa, line 52 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CHS - TPA
    2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - A to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court Stbus bus
    5h 29m
    $150–339

  2. Drive 433.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Clearwatercar car 433.1 mi
    8h 26m
    $79–115

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train Silver Meteor
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train Floridian
    11h 42m
    $241–446

  4. Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, line 18 bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane CHS - SRQ
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station - C to Park St Terminal - Platform - Dbus bus
    10h 6m
    $106–534

  5. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Orlandotrain train Silver Meteor
    2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 36m
    $160–320

Charleston to Clearwater by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Clearwater via Charleston Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, and Tampa in around 11h 42m.

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