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How to get fromCharleston to Crystal Riverby plane, shuttle, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Crystal River by plane, shuttle, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Tampa, shuttle, taxi

    best
    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. Take the taxi from Brooksville Wawa to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    5h 28m
    $279–513

  2. Drive 362.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Crystal Rivercar car 362.9 mi
    6h 48m
    $67–96

  3. Train, bus, drive

    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 Crystal Rivercar car
    9h 26m
    $134–244

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    12h 42m
    $249–394

  5. Fly to Orlando, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane CHS - MCO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Sleep Innshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sleep Inn to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    5h 53m
    $246–453

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration3h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 473.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Crystal River. However, you can take the bus to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr, walk to Charleston-Airport-CHS airport, fly to Tampa (TPA), walk to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal, take the shuttle to Brooksville Wawa, then take the taxi to Crystal River. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Crystal River via Charleston Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, and Gainesville in around 9h 26m.

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