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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Detroit by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Detroit

    best
    1. Take the bus from Courtenay Dr / Doughty St to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Drbus bus
    2. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CHS - DTW
    4h 50m

  2. Fly to Windsor Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane CHS - YQG
    11h 14m
    $148–731

  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
    $286–696

  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
    $184–304

  5. Drive  812.8 mi

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

  6. 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
    $274–594

Charleston to Detroit by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 703.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

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. Alternatively, Air Canada, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Windsor Airport (YQG) 4 times a day.

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