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

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There are 8 ways to get from Florida to Charleston by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    5h 51m
    $112–213

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Savannah Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2434 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0643S
    8h 22m
    $44–87

  3. Drive 238.3 mi

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

  4. 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 44m
    $174–1,105

  5. Line 30 bus to Tampa, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Dr to TPA Internat'l Airport Post Officebus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane TPA - CHS
    4h 54m
    $144–324

  6. Fly from Miami International Airport

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MIA - CHS
    4h 43m
    $505–1,005

  7. Fly from Orlando

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MCO - CHS
    4h 41m
    $69–264

  8. 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
    6h 1m
    $106–557

Florida to Charleston by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest 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 $80–170 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newnan St + Ashley St to Transit Mall via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, Savannah Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 8h 22m.

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