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

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There are 7 ways to get from Florida to Charleston by train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    5h 51m
    $162–253

  2. Drive  238.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Charlestoncar car 238.3 mi
    4h 10m
    $44–63

  3. Fly from Orlando

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MCO - CHS
    4h 40m
    $89–264

  4. Line 30 bus to Tampa, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Dr to Airport Rental Car Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane TPA - CHS
    4h 44m
    $89–474

  5. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane FLL - CHS
    4h 45m
    $404–605

  6. Line 2600 train to Miami International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Government Ctr.Stat.Rail Northbound to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MIA - CHS
    4h 36m
    $485–1,005

  7. Line 30 bus to Ft. Myers, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cc Pwky @ Vincennes St to South Fort Myers Transfer/P&Rbus bus
    2. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane RSW - CHS
    5h 59m
    $106–557

Orlando (MCO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Florida, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Charleston Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, Breeze Airways and Delta fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) 3 times a day.

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