How far is it from Charleston to Sapelo Island?

The distance between Charleston and Sapelo Island is 205 miles.

How do I travel from Charleston to Sapelo Island without a car?

The best way to get from Charleston to Sapelo Island without a car is to train and travel which takes 4h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Charleston to Sapelo Island?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Charleston to Sapelo Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sapelo Island?

There are 59+ hotels available in Sapelo Island.

Charleston to Sapelo Island - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Charleston to Sapelo Island by train, unknown, or bus

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Train, travel (Amtrak)
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1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jesup Stationtrain Silver Meteor
2. Walk from Jesup Station to Sapelo Islandunknown
4h 14m
Bus, travel (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Savannah Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0643S
2. Walk from Savannah Bus Station to Sapelo Islandunknown
6h 26m
Train, travel via N. Charleston SuperStop (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Jesup Stationtrain Silver Meteor
2. Walk from Jesup Station to Sapelo Islandunknown
6h 29m

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Distance: 203.5 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Sapelo Island, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Sapelo Island. However, you can take the taxi to Charleston Amtrak Station, take the train to Jesup Station, then travel to Sapelo Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Sapelo Island via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, and Savannah Bus Station in around 6h 26m.

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