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How to get fromCharleston to Elonby train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Elon by train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train Palmetto
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Greensborotrain train Carolinian
    8h 7m
    $256–391

  2. Drive  270.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Eloncar car 270.8 mi
    5h 38m
    $50–72

  3. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane CHS - GSO
    2. Take the taxi from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Elontaxi taxi
    5h 12m
    $121–431

  4. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane CHS - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Health Sciences Library on S Columbia to Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ridebus bus
    8h 16m
    $291–529

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Charleston to Elon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 361.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Elon, NC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Elon via Charleston Amtrak Station, Selma Station, and Greensboro in around 8h 7m.

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