There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Matthews by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Charleston International Airport, line 27 bus
best- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane CHS - CLT
- Take the bus from Transit Center- Bay I to John St & Ames Rdbus
4h 8m$65–418Drive 206.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston to Matthewscar 206.9 mi
3h 40m$38–55Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0643S
10h 20m$52–100Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain Palmetto
- Take the train from Selma Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
10h 48m$171–332Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly
- Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car
- Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane HHH - CLT
5h 14m$84–453Train, bus
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0660s
11h$83–175
Charleston to Matthews by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Matthews is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Matthews is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Matthews. However, there are services departing from Mary St / Meeting St and arriving at John St & Ames Rd via N. Charleston SuperStop, Charleston Bus Station, Trade St & Graham St and Transit Center- Bay I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Matthews station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at CTC Station via Selma Station and Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
The distance between Charleston and Matthews is 201 miles. The road distance is 208.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Matthews without a car is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Charleston to Matthews, including transfers.
Charleston to Matthews bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
Charleston to Matthews train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Matthews is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $340 and takes 10h 48m.
What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Matthews, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to John St & Ames Rd via Charleston Amtrak Station, Selma Station, Charlotte Amtrak Station, Parkwood Station, CTC Station, and Transit Center- Bay I in around 10h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Selma Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- charlottenc.gov
Bus from Transit Center- Bay I to John St & Ames Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Charleston to Matthews bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Charleston to Matthews train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Matthews is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Charleston to Matthews.
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