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How to get fromCharleston to Port Charlotteby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane CHS - RSW
    2. Take the taxi from Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW to Port Charlottetaxi taxi
    3h 52m
    $218–596

  2. Drive 510.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Port Charlottecar car 510.3 mi
    9h 17m
    $94–135

  3. Train, Amtrak Thruway via Jacksonville (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlottebus bus
    15h 14m
    $226–428

  4. Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Orlandotrain train Silver Meteor
    2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to Port Charlottebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    16h 50m
    $194–376

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Port Charlotte. However, you can take the bus to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr, walk to Charleston-Airport-CHS airport, fly to Ft. Myers (RSW), then take the taxi to Port Charlotte. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Port Charlotte via Charleston Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, Tampa, Tampa Union Station, and Port Charlotte in around 15h 14m.

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