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How to get fromCharlotte to Charleston Amtrak Stationby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte to Charleston Amtrak Station by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0643S
    6h 15m
    $40–85

  2. Drive 197.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlotte to Charleston Amtrak Stationcar car 197.5 mi
    3h 25m
    $36–53

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto
    9h 19m
    $134–282

  4. Fly to Charleston International Airport, line 104 bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane CLT - CHS
    2. Take the bus from Emmett I. Davis Jr. Ave / Firestone Rd to North Charleston Transit Centerbus bus
    4h 13m
    $56–366

  5. Fly to Myrtle Beach, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane CLT - MYR
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 51m
    $247–315

  6. Fly to Savannah, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane CLT - SAV
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 22m
    $142–602

  7. Fly to Florence Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Florence Regional Airport (FLO)plane plane CLT - FLO
    2. Take the train from Florence Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 9m
    $82–409

Charlotte to Charleston Amtrak Station by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Charleston Amtrak Station, SC, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station via Selma Station in around 9h 19m.

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