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How to get fromCharleston to Madisonby train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Madison by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Live Oakbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Live Oak to Madisontaxi taxi
    8h 47m
    $199–333

  2. Drive 295.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Madisoncar car 295.4 mi
    5h 56m
    $54–78

  3. Fly to Valdosta, taxi

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Valdosta (VLD)plane plane CHS - VLD
    2. Take the taxi from Valdosta (VLD) to Madisontaxi taxi
    5h 41m
    $135–431

  4. Fly to Tallahassee, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Tallahassee (TLH)plane plane CHS - TLH
    2. Drive from Tallahassee (TLH) to Madisoncar car
    6h 1m
    $88–449

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Valdosta (VLD) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 375.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Madison, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Madison. However, you can take the taxi to Charleston Amtrak Station, take the train to Jacksonville, walk to Amtrak Station, take the line 4 bus to JRTC Bay H, walk to Jacksonville, take the bus to Live Oak, then take the taxi to Madison. Alternatively, you can drive from Charleston to Madison in around 5h 56m.

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