There are 7 ways to get from Durham to North Charleston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto
6h 37m$69–172Drive 256.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Durham to North Charlestoncar 256.1 mi
5h 35m$47–68Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
9h 25m$53–117Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane RDU - CHS
6h 25m$256–608Bus via Camden
- Take the bus from Durham to Camdenbus Nyc
- Take the bus from Camden to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0641S
12h 24m$71–126Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane GSO - CHS
6h 43m$111–524Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane CLT - CHS
6h 57m$97–463
Durham to North Charleston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to North Charleston is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to North Charleston is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to North Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Charleston Bus Station via Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Durham station to North Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Selma Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Durham and North Charleston is 282 miles. The road distance is 257.6 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to North Charleston without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $65 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Durham to North Charleston, including transfers.
Durham to North Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Durham to North Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Durham to North Charleston is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs $65 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 9h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $250 - $650 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and North Charleston, SC, USA?
You can take a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station via Selma Station in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Camden to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Durham to North Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charleston Bus Station.
Durham to North Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to North Charleston is 258 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Durham to North Charleston.
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