There are 5 ways to get from Cornelius to Charleston by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Bus, fly to Charleston International Airport
best- Take the bus from Main St & Legion St to 3rd St & McDowell Stbus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane CLT - CHS
5h 14m$58–389Drive 224.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cornelius to Charlestoncar 224.9 mi
3h 53m$41–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kannapolis to Selma Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto
9h 33m$210–386Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0643S
9h 59m$48–96Fly 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 Charlestoncar
6h 6m$74–394
Cornelius to Charleston by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cornelius to Charleston is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Cornelius to Charleston is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cornelius to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Main St & Legion St and arriving at Transit Mall via Transit Center- Bay E, Charlotte Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Cornelius to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Kannapolis and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Selma Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Cornelius and Charleston is 215 miles. The road distance is 226.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cornelius to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs $210 - $390.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Cornelius to Charleston, including transfers.
Cornelius to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Cornelius to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kannapolis station.
The best way to get from Cornelius to Charleston is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs $210 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Cornelius, NC, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Cornelius to Charleston via Kannapolis, Selma Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Hilton Head Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kannapolis to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from Main St & Legion St to 3rd St & McDowell St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Cornelius to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charleston Bus Station.
Cornelius to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cornelius to Charleston is 226 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Cornelius to Charleston.
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