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How to get fromCharleston to Houstonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane CHS - HOU
    4h 51m
    $99–488

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0641S
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    31h 22m
    $225–356

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    40h 39m
    $881–1,391

  4. Drive  1,050.8 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Houstoncar car 1,050.8 mi
    18h 10m
    $192–277

  5. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane CHS - IAH
    5h 26m
    $114–568

Charleston to Houston by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 947.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Congress St @ Milam St via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Transit Center in around 31h 22m.

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