There are 4 ways to get from Charlotte to Folly Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane CLT - CHS
3h 2m$137–492Drive 214.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte to Folly Beachcar 214.1 mi
3h 50m$40–57Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0644S
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
7h 42m$102–141Bus, train
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0660s
- Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
8h 14m$121–218
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Folly Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Folly Beach is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $130 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Folly Beach station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Charleston Bus Station via Sumter Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Charlotte and Folly Beach is 199 miles. The road distance is 215.4 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Folly Beach without a car is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Charlotte to Folly Beach, including transfers.
Charlotte to Folly Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Folly Beach is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $130 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 7h 42m.
Charlotte to Folly Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sumter Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Folly Beach is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Charlotte to Folly Beach.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Folly Beach, SC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Folly Beach via Sumter Bus Stop and Charleston Bus Station in around 7h 42m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- 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 Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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