There are 5 ways to get from Denver to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Denver
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane DEN - CHS
6h 23m$429–756Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus
- Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane COS - CHS
10h 29m$159–672Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
2d$595–1,411Bus, train
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 10h$460–886Drive 1,671.8 mi
- Drive from Denver to Charlestoncar 1,671.8 mi
28h 27m$306–441
Denver to Charleston by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Charleston is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 28h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Charleston is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $420 - $800.
No, there is no direct train from Denver to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Denver and Charleston is 1493 miles. The road distance is 1681.5 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 2 days 0h and costs $550 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Denver to Charleston, including transfers.
Denver to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Denver to Charleston is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $420 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 0h.
Charleston is 2h ahead of Denver. It is currently 3:33 AM in Denver and 5:33 AM in Charleston.
Denver to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Denver (DEN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Denver to Charleston via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 2d.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Denver to Charleston International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Denver to Charleston International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Charleston International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Charleston International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Charleston International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Charleston International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–250
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Charleston is 1682 miles. It takes approximately 28h 27m to drive from Denver to Charleston.
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