There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Mechanicsburg by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
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Fly to Harrisburg International Airport
best- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane CHS - MDT
6h 42m$66–355Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
16h 43m$262–528Bus
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
20h 51m$111–213Drive 601.8 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Mechanicsburgcar 601.8 mi
11h 26m$110–159Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane CHS - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
7h 53m$369–940
Charleston to Mechanicsburg by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Mechanicsburg is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Mechanicsburg is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $65 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Mechanicsburg. However, there are services departing from Mary St / Meeting St and arriving at E Main St & Arch St WB via N. Charleston SuperStop, Charleston Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Market Square Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Mechanicsburg. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Harrisburg via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 43m.
The distance between Charleston and Mechanicsburg is 571 miles. The road distance is 605.3 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Mechanicsburg without a car is to train which takes 16h 43m and costs $260 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Charleston to Mechanicsburg, including transfers.
Charleston to Mechanicsburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
Charleston to Mechanicsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Mechanicsburg is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $65 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 16h 43m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 20h 51m.
What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to E Main St & Arch St WB via Charleston Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, Harrisburg, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 16h 43m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Charleston to Mechanicsburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Charleston to Mechanicsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Mechanicsburg is 605 miles. It takes approximately 11h 26m to drive from Charleston to Mechanicsburg.
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