There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Fort Lee 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 to Richmond International Airport
best- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane CHS - RIC
3h 12m$159–645Drive 372 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston to Fort Leecar 372 mi
7h 8m$68–99Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
6h 39m$160–300Fly to Norfolk International Airport, train
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane CHS - ORF
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 29m$202–597
Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Fort Lee is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Fort Lee is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Fort Lee station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Charleston and Fort Lee is 389 miles. The road distance is 374.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Fort Lee without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs $160 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Charleston to Fort Lee, including transfers.
Charleston to Fort Lee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Fort Lee is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $300 and takes 6h 39m.
Charleston to Fort Lee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Fort Lee is 374 miles. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Charleston to Fort Lee.
What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Fort Lee, Prince George County, VA, USA?
Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 6h 16m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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