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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Charlestonby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane FLL - CHS
    4h 44m
    $174–1,105

  2. Drive 556.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Charlestoncar car 556.8 mi
    9h 27m
    $102–147

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    12h 53m
    $233–459

  4. Train to Miami International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MIA - CHS
    5h 17m
    $506–1,008

  5. Train to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beachtrain train
    2. Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PBI - CHS
    6h 25m
    $136–809

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Breeze Airways, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $200–420 and the journey takes 12h 40m.

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