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

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There are 7 ways to get from Davidson to Charleston by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, fly to Charleston International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Main St & Concord Rd to 3rd St & McDowell Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane CLT - CHS
    5h 12m
    $58–409

  2. Drive  227.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Davidson to Charlestoncar car 227.3 mi
    3h 58m
    $42–60

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kannapolis to Selma Stationtrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto
    9h 32m
    $307–463

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0660s
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    11h 38m
    $127–201

  5. Fly to Columbia, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane CLT - CAE
    2. Drive from Columbia-Airport-CAE to Charlestoncar car
    5h 26m
    $61–347

  6. Fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane CLT - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    6h 4m
    $69–364

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus Greyhound US0644S
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0641S
    12h 50m
    $57–92

Davidson to Charleston by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Davidson, NC, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Davidson to Charleston via Kannapolis, Selma Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Davidson Gateway Dr & Jetton St to Transit Mall via 3rd St & McDowell St, 4th St & McDowell St, 4th St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 12h 50m.

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