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How to get fromCharleston to Dauphin Islandby plane, car, car ferry, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Charleston to Dauphin Island by plane, car, car ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Charleston International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport, drive, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane plane CHS - MOB
    2. Drive from Bel Air Mall to Fort Morgancar car
    3. Take the carferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry
    9h 42m
    $86–396

  2. Bus, drive, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Mobile Bus Station to Fort Morgancar car
    4. Take the carferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry
    24h
    $143–279

  3. Drive 620.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Dauphin Islandcar car 620.1 mi
    11h 13m
    $114–164

  4. Fly Charleston International Airport to Pensacola International Airport, bus, drive, car ferry

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane CHS - PNS
    2. Take the bus from Pensacola Airport to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Mobile Bus Station to Fort Morgancar car
    4. Take the carferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry
    10h 4m
    $395–1,215

  5. Fly Charleston International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, bus, drive, car ferry

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane CHS - GPT
    2. Take the bus from Gulfport to Grand Baybus bus
    3. Drive from Grand Bay to Fort Morgancar car
    4. Take the carferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry
    10h 29m
    $162–551

  6. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly to Mobile Regional Airport, drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane plane HHH - MOB
    3. Drive from Bel Air Mall to Fort Morgancar car
    4. Take the carferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry
    11h 35m
    $99–417

  7. Fly Charleston International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane CHS - VPS
    2. Drive from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Dauphin Islandcar car
    7h 25m
    $88–385

  8. Fly Charleston International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, train, drive, car ferry

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CHS - MSY
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pascagoulatrain train
    3. Drive from Pascagoula to Fort Morgancar car
    4. Take the carferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry
    11h 28m
    $161–599

  9. Bus, drive, car ferry via Grand Bay

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Grand Baybus bus
    3. Drive from Grand Bay to Fort Morgancar car
    4. Take the carferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry
    24h 31m
    $175–292

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 605.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Dauphin Island, AL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Dauphin Island. However, you can take the bus to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr, walk to Charleston-Airport-CHS airport, fly to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB), walk to Airport Station, take the line 1 bus to Bel Air Mall, drive to Fort Morgan, take the car ferry to Dauphin Island, then drive to Dauphin Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Dauphin Island via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Mobile Bus Station, Fort Morgan, and Dauphin Island in around 24h.

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