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

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Elon by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
    $181–321

  2. Drive 270.8 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0643S
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    13h 32m
    $78–139

  4. 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 9m
    $389–1,359

  5. 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 22m
    $271–614

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

Calendar103Weekly Planes
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Elon via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Greensboro Bus Stop, Greensboro Depot, and Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride in around 13h 32m.

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