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How to get fromCharleston to Roanoke Rapidsby train, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Roanoke Rapids by train, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train Palmetto
    2. Take the taxi from Wilson to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    5h 43m
    $241–366

  2. Drive 312.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Roanoke Rapidscar car 312.2 mi
    6h 8m
    $57–83

  3. Fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CHS - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Roanoke Rapidscar car
    5h
    $152–519

  4. Train, taxi via N. Charleston SuperStop

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train Palmetto
    2. Take the taxi from Wilson to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    7h 58m
    $214–334

  5. Fly to Greenville, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Greenville (PGV)plane plane CHS - PGV
    2. Drive from Greenville (PGV) to Roanoke Rapidscar car
    6h 17m
    $65–335

  6. Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane CHS - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    7h 2m
    $228–743

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 317.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Roanoke Rapids. However, you can take the taxi to Charleston Amtrak Station, take the train to Wilson, then take the taxi to Roanoke Rapids. Alternatively, you can drive from Charleston to Roanoke Rapids in around 6h 8m.

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