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How to get fromCharleston to Kinstonby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Kinston by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train Palmetto
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Kinstonbus bus Greyhound US0652s
    7h 11m
    $121–225

  2. Drive 246.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Kinstoncar car 246.3 mi
    5h 26m
    $45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Kinstonbus bus
    11h 23m
    $49–95

  4. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane CHS - OAJ
    2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Kinstontaxi taxi
    5h 45m
    $128–409

  5. Fly to Greenville, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Greenville (PGV)plane plane CHS - PGV
    2. Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Kinstonbus bus
    6h 24m
    $64–334

  6. Fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane CHS - EWN
    2. Take the bus from New Bern to Kinstonbus bus
    6h 45m
    $83–403

Charleston to Kinston by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Kinston, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Kinston via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Myrtle Beach Bus Station, and Jacksonville Bus Stop in around 11h 23m.

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