There are 7 ways to get from Charleston to Edison by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Charleston International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane CHS - EWR
4h 15m$467–865Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car
- Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane HHH - EWR
5h 27m$101–396Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto
14h 12m$213–446Drive 695.2 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Edisoncar 695.2 mi
12h 59m$127–184Fly Charleston International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane CHS - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Edison Stationtrain
5h 6m$675–1,192Fly Charleston International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CHS - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Edison Stationtrain
5h 23m$114–626Fly Charleston International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane CHS - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Edison Stationtrain
5h 46m$683–903
Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Edison is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Edison is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $460 - $900.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Edison station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Edison Station via Metropark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.
The distance between Charleston and Edison is 664 miles. The road distance is 699.3 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Edison without a car is to train which takes 14h 12m and costs $210 - $450.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Charleston to Edison, including transfers.
Charleston to Edison train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Edison is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $460 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $450 and takes 14h 12m.
Charleston to Edison train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Metropark Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Edison is 699 miles. It takes approximately 12h 59m to drive from Charleston to Edison.
What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Metropark Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $180–400 and the journey takes 13h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Charleston International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
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