There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Gastonia by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Bus, fly, line 11 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Courtenay Dr / Doughty St to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Drbus
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane CHS - CLT
- Take the bus from Transit Center- Bay O to Tryon St & 23rd Stbus
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Gastonia Stationtrain
5h 6mDrive 210.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston to Gastoniacar 210.8 mi
3h 48m$39–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain Palmetto
- Take the train from Selma Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
10h 52m$168–341Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0643S
11h 19m$46–93
Charleston to Gastonia by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Gastonia is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Gastonia is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Gastonia. However, there are services departing from Mary St / Meeting St and arriving at Oakland St & Main Ave via N. Charleston SuperStop, Charleston Bus Station and 4th St & Graham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Gastonia station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Gastonia Station via Selma Station and Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Charleston and Gastonia is 214 miles. The road distance is 212 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Gastonia without a car is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Charleston to Gastonia, including transfers.
Charleston to Gastonia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
Charleston to Gastonia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Gastonia is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs $160 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 11h 19m.
What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Gastonia, Gaston County, NC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Gastonia Station via Charleston Amtrak Station, Selma Station, and Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 10h 52m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Gastonia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Selma Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 843-724-7420
- Website
- ridecarta.com
Bus from Courtenay Dr / Doughty St to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.ridecarta.com/
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- charlottenc.gov
Bus from Transit Center- Bay O to Tryon St & 23rd St
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Charleston to Gastonia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Charleston to Gastonia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Gastonia is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Charleston to Gastonia.
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