There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly to Charleston International Airport
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane CLT - CHS
4h 49m$57–387Drive 207.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charlestoncar 207.4 mi
3h 38m$38–55Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0643S
9h 21m$46–91Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto
9h 32m$156–318Fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane CLT - HHH
- Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar
5h 41m$73–392
Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charleston by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charleston is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charleston is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Graham St & Keswick Ave and arriving at Transit Mall via Charlotte Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte Amtrak Station station to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Selma Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Charlotte Amtrak Station and Charleston is 195 miles. The road distance is 208.6 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 9h 21m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charleston, including transfers.
Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $55 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 9h 21m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $320 and takes 9h 32m.
What companies run services between Charlotte Amtrak Station, NC, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Hilton Head Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charleston Bus Station.
Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charleston is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charleston.
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