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How to get fromCharleston to Clevelandby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, train, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Cleveland by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train Palmetto
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Salisbury Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    8h 56m
    $181–336

  2. Drive 247.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Clevelandcar car 247.2 mi
    4h 23m
    $46–66

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0643S
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Salisburybus bus Greyhound US0670
    11h 36m
    $85–152

  4. Bus, fly, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Courtenay Dr / Doughty St to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Drbus bus
    2. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane CHS - CLT
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Salisbury Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Salisbury Amtrak Station to Clevelandtaxi taxi
    5h 42m

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Cleveland via Charleston Amtrak Station, Selma Station, and Salisbury Amtrak Station in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Cleveland via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, and Salisbury in around 11h 36m.

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