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

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

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  1. Fly from Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane CHS - LFT
    5h 29m
    $91–421

  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 Lafayette Transit Systembus bus Greyhound US0602
    30h 23m
    $164–334

  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 Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    34h 45m
    $436–956

  4. Drive 838.2 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Lafayettecar car 838.2 mi
    14h 42m
    $153–221

  5. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane HHH - LFT
    7h 14m
    $105–440

Charleston to Lafayette by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 741.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Lafayette Transit System via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 30h 23m.

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