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

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There are 8 ways to get from Charleston to Raleigh, NC 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 Carytrain train Carolinian
    6h 53m
    $114–213

  2. Drive 242.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Raleigh, NCcar car 242.4 mi
    5h 27m
    $45–64

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    11h 50m
    $60–110

  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 44m
    $258–608

  5. Bus via Camden

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Camdenbus bus Greyhound US0641S
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Raleigh, NCbus bus Augusta
    12h 49m
    $74–124

  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
    8h 11m
    $82–395

  7. 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
    8h 24m
    $77–343

  8. 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 Carytrain train
    8h 23m
    $115–528

Charleston to Raleigh, NC by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Raleigh, NC via Charleston Amtrak Station, Selma Station, Cary, Cary Depot, and Donaldson Dr at Patrick Cir in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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