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How to get fromCharleston to Southern Shoresby plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Southern Shores by plane, car, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CHS - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Southern Shorescar car
    4h 30m
    $149–515

  2. Drive 407.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Southern Shorescar car 407.2 mi
    8h 41m
    $75–108

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    3. Drive from Norfolk to Southern Shorescar car
    10h 49m
    $180–355

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Elizabeth City to Southern Shorestaxi taxi
    11h 51m
    $233–384

  5. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Elizabeth City to Southern Shorestaxi taxi
    14h 48m
    $193–293

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: 440.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Southern Shores, Dare County, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Southern Shores. However, you can take the bus to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr, walk to Charleston-Airport-CHS airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), then drive to Southern Shores. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Southern Shores via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Norfolk in around 10h 49m.

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