There are 6 ways to get from Davidson to Charleston by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Bus, fly to Charleston International Airport
best- Take the bus from Main St & Concord Rd to 3rd St & McDowell Stbus
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane CLT - CHS
5h 9m$58–389Drive 227.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Davidson to Charlestoncar 227.3 mi
3h 58m$42–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kannapolis to Selma Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto
9h 32m$187–353Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0644S
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
11h 30m$49–77Fly 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
5h 59m$69–354Bus, train
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0660s
- Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
11h 46m$69–156
Davidson to Charleston by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Davidson to Charleston is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Davidson to Charleston is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Davidson to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Davidson Gateway Dr & Jetton St and arriving at Transit Mall via 4th St & McDowell St, Charlotte Bus Station, Sumter Bus Stop, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Davidson 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 32m.
The distance between Davidson and Charleston is 216 miles. The road distance is 228.6 miles.
The best way to get from Davidson to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs $180 - $360.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Davidson to Charleston, including transfers.
Davidson to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Davidson to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kannapolis station.
The best way to get from Davidson to Charleston is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs $180 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 11h 30m.
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, Sumter Bus Stop, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 11h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Hilton Head Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
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
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from Main St & Concord Rd to 3rd St & McDowell St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
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Booking & Getting There
Davidson to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sumter Bus Stop station.
Davidson to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Davidson to Charleston is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Davidson to Charleston.
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