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How to get fromCharleston to Lake Hartwellby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Lake Hartwell by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane CHS - GSP
    2. Take the taxi from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Lake Hartwelltaxi taxi
    5h 36m
    $520–1,030

  2. Drive 239.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Lake Hartwellcar car 239.8 mi
    4h 24m
    $44–64

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Clemson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 17m
    $266–506

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenvillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to Lake Hartwelltaxi taxi
    14h 21m
    $196–365

  5. Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane CHS - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Flying J - Commercebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Flying J - Commerce to Lake Hartwelltaxi taxi
    7h 17m
    $553–1,282

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0643S
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Clemson Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    14h 43m
    $151–275

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Lake Hartwell, SC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Lake Hartwell via Charleston Amtrak Station, Selma Station, Charlotte Amtrak Station, and Clemson Amtrak Station in around 14h 17m.

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