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How to get fromClearwater to Charlestonby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Clearwater to Charleston by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Line 52 bus, line 300 bus to Tampa, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - B to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Abus bus
    2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D to TPA RENTAL CAR FACILITY westboundbus bus
    3. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane TPA - CHS
    6h 32m
    $147–347

  2. Drive 435.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Clearwater to Charlestoncar car 435.2 mi
    8h 21m
    $80–115

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    11h 32m
    $247–445

  4. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203bus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SRQ - CHS
    10h 59m
    $107–568

  5. Amtrak Thruway, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from St. Petersburg to Orlando, FLbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    15h 51m
    $159–319

Clearwater to Charleston by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Clearwater, FL, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Clearwater to Charleston via Tampa, Kissimmee Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 11h 32m.

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