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

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

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  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane CHS - MSY
    3h 20m
    $100–480

  2. Fly to Shreveport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane CHS - SHV
    6h 54m
    $80–410

  3. 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 New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    24h 18m
    $144–284

  4. 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
    30h 21m
    $416–861

  5. Drive 727.2 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to New Orleanscar car 727.2 mi
    12h 51m
    $133–192

  6. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane CHS - LFT
    5h 29m
    $91–410

Charleston to Louisiana by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration24h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 646.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Louisiana, USA?

Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to New Orleans Bus Station via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 24h 18m.

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