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How to get fromElon to Charlestonby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Elon to Charleston by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Greensboro to Selma Stationtrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto
    8h 19m
    $257–391

  2. Drive  271.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elon to Charlestoncar car 271.2 mi
    5h 36m
    $50–72

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride to Coble Transportation Centerbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from High Point to Fayettevillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 48m
    $136–204

  4. Taxi to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Elon to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane GSO - CHS
    5h 31m
    $145–568

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    12h 58m
    $86–128

  6. Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride to Pittsboro St at SECUbus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane RDU - CHS
    8h 33m
    $293–576

Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar109Weekly Planes
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Elon, NC, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Elon to Charleston via Greensboro, Selma Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elon to Transit Mall via Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride, Greensboro Depot, Greensboro Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 12h 58m.

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