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How to get fromColonial Williamsburg to Charlestonby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Charleston by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ORF - CHS
    5h 4m
    $156–535

  2. Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PHF - CHS
    8h 6m
    $66–356

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    9h 37m
    $168–336

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 25m
    $102–197

  5. Drive 415.7 mi

    1. Drive from Colonial Williamsburg to Charlestoncar car 415.7 mi
    8h 9m
    $76–110

  6. Train to Richmond International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane RIC - CHS
    5h 50m
    $137–683

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane DCA - CHS
    7h 55m
    $484–1,207

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 14m
    $84–162

Colonial Williamsburg to Charleston by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 416.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Colonial Williamsburg, VA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

You can take a train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Charleston via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) 3 times a day.

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