There are 2 ways to get from Charleston to Fort Sumter by ferry or foot
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Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Fort Sumter Visitor Center and arriving at Fort Sumter. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Charleston and Fort Sumter is 4 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Fort Sumter without a car is to ferry which takes 35 min and costs .
The ferry from Fort Sumter Visitor Center to Fort Sumter takes 35 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
There are 1593+ hotels available in Fort Sumter.
What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Fort Sumter, SC, USA?
National Park Service operates a ferry from Fort Sumter Visitor Center to Fort Sumter 3 times a day, and the journey takes 35 min.
- Phone
- +1 202-208-6843
- Website
- National Parks Shuttle Bus
Ferry from Fort Sumter Visitor Center to Fort Sumter
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- National Parks Shuttle Bus
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