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How to get fromCharleston to Detroitby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CHS - DTW
    4h 55m
    $570–1,804

  2. Drive  812.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Detroitcar car 812.8 mi
    14h 29m
    $149–215

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 38m
    $316–806

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0641S
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110 / ...
    30h 53m
    $189–314

  5. Train, bus via Newark

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    34h 6m
    $294–674

Charleston to Detroit by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 703.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Detroit (DTW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Detroit Bus Station via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 30h 53m.

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