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How to get fromEast Lansing to Charlestonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LAN - CHS
    5h 50m
    $128–582

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    34h 39m
    $496–1,031

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    34h 56m
    $390–745

  4. Drive 861 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Charlestoncar car 861 mi
    15h 24m
    $158–227

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane DTW - CHS
    6h 39m
    $512–1,234

  6. Bus, train via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    37h 4m
    $354–723

East Lansing to Charleston by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration34h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 747.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Charleston via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 34h 39m.

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