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How to get fromCharleston to Maconby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from Charleston International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane CHS - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 35m
    $77–440

  2. Drive  259.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Maconcar car 259.6 mi
    4h 37m
    $48–69

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville to Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 50m
    $207–335

  4. Drive to Columbia, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Charleston to Columbia-Airport-CAEcar car
    2. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane CAE - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 58m
    $80–404

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0641S
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2415 / ...
    16h 43m
    $96–156

Charleston to Macon by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Macon, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Macon Bus Station via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 16h 43m.

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