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How to get fromCharleston to Raleighby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Charleston to Raleigh by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train Palmetto
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Carolinian
    5h 47m
    $110–205

  2. Drive 246.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Raleighcar car 246.9 mi
    5h 5m
    $46–66

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    10h 33m
    $56–116

  4. Fly Charleston International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane CHS - RDU
    6h 4m
    $253–593

  5. Fly Charleston International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane CHS - FAY
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 47m
    $72–337

  6. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane HHH - RDU
    7h 24m
    $77–380

  7. Fly Charleston International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane CHS - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    7h 55m
    $119–538

Charleston to Raleigh by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Raleigh Union Station via Charleston Amtrak Station and Selma Station in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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