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How to get fromDurham to Folly Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Durham to Folly Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto
    7h 5m
    $153–261

  2. Drive 269 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Folly Beachcar car 269 mi
    5h 56m
    $50–71

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    9h 52m
    $119–192

  4. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane RDU - CHS
    6h
    $309–716

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane GSO - CHS
    6h 1m
    $443–1,485

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane CLT - CHS
    6h 25m
    $189–581

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane RDU - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Folly Beachcar car
    8h 39m
    $78–374

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar119Weekly Planes
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Folly Beach, SC, USA?

You can take a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Folly Beach via Selma Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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