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There are 5 ways to get from Effingham to Charleston by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane STL - CHS
    6h 47m
    $121–585

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 17m
    $180–336

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain train
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    33h 29m
    $417–847

  4. Drive 767.1 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Charlestoncar car 767.1 mi
    15h 26m
    $140–203

  5. Bus to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane IND - CHS
    9h 58m
    $125–543

Effingham to Charleston by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 834.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Effingham to Charleston. However, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, walk to CIVIC CENTER station, take the train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) airport, fly to Charleston International Airport (CHS), walk to Charleston International Airport, then take the line 11 bus to Transit Mall. Alternatively, you can take a train from Effingham Station to Transit Mall via Carbondale, Carbondale Intermodal Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 25h 17m.

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