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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Lexington Davidson Co Trans Termbus bus Greyhound US0647S
    9h 23m
    $72–149

  2. Drive 262.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Lexingtoncar car 262.7 mi
    4h 34m
    $48–70

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train Palmetto
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to High Pointtrain train Carolinian
    9h 25m
    $133–270

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane CHS - GSO
    7h 9m
    $340–1,301

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Lexington Davidson Co Trans Termbus bus Greyhound US0647S
    12h 53m
    $62–114

Charleston to Lexington by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 23m

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

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Lexington Davidson Co Trans Term via Charleston Amtrak Station, Selma Station, High Point, and High Point Transportation Terminal in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) hourly.

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