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

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane DTW - CHS
    5h 38m
    $504–1,204

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0643S
    24h 54m
    $149–288

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    26h 35m
    $356–767

  4. Drive 813.3 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Charlestoncar car 813.3 mi
    14h 28m
    $149–215

Detroit to Charleston by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 705.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Transit Mall via Charlotte Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 24h 54m.

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