There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane RIC - CHS
3h 20m$167–705Drive 380.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Charlestoncar 380.6 mi
7h 19m$70–101Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
6h 55m$170–315
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Charleston is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct train from Chester station to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Petersburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Chester and Charleston is 386 miles. The road distance is 382.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $170 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Chester to Charleston, including transfers.
Chester to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petersburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Chester to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $320 and takes 6h 55m.
Chester to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Charleston is 383 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Chester to Charleston.
What companies run services between Chester, VA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
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