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How to get fromCharleston to Lake Lanierby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Lake Lanier by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Spartanburgbus bus Greyhound US0643S
    8h 23m
    $74–114

  2. Drive 226.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Lake Laniercar car 226.9 mi
    3h 50m
    $42–60

  3. Fly to Asheville Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane CHS - AVL
    2. Take the taxi from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Lake Laniertaxi taxi
    5h 11m
    $136–404

  4. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, taxi

    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 Laniertaxi taxi
    5h 10m
    $455–945

  5. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane CHS - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Spartanburgbus bus
    6h 16m
    $115–489

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 243.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Spartanburg once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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