There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte to The Citadel by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Charleston International Airport
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane CLT - CHS
4h 28m$54–384Drive 204.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte to The Citadelcar 204.3 mi
3h 35m$38–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto
9h 31m$257–403Bus, 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 / ...
10h 2m$121–198Fly to Columbia, drive
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Columbia (CAE)plane CLT - CAE
- Drive from Columbia-Airport-CAE to The Citadelcar
4h 18m$57–331Fly 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 The Citadelcar
4h 56m$65–349Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus Greyhound US0644S
- Take the bus from Camden to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0641S
11h 23m$52–79
Charlotte to The Citadel by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to The Citadel is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to The Citadel is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to The Citadel. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Elmwood Ave / Moultrie St via Camden, North Charleston Transit Center and N. Charleston SuperStop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to The Citadel 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 31m.
The distance between Charlotte and The Citadel is 192 miles. The road distance is 205.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to The Citadel without a car is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs $250 - $410.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Charlotte to The Citadel, including transfers.
Charlotte to The Citadel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to The Citadel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to The Citadel is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $50 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $410 and takes 9h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 11h 23m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and The Citadel, SC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to The Citadel via Selma Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 9h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Hilton Head Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
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
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- 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 Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Camden to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Charlotte to The Citadel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Camden station.
Charlotte to The Citadel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to The Citadel is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Charlotte to The Citadel.
There are 1921+ hotels available in The Citadel.







