There are 7 ways to get from Gainesville to South Carolina by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
best- Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane ATL - GSP
3h 40m$122–557Drive 277.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gainesville to Charlestoncar 277.7 mi
6h 2m$51–74Bus via Charlotte (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0643S
13h 2m$84–162Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Gainesville Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain
- Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
15h 14m$219–454Bus, fly to Charleston International Airport
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane ATL - CHS
4h 41m$354–1,034Bus, fly to Columbia
- Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Columbia (CAE)plane ATL - CAE
4h 50m$69–374Bus
- Take the bus from BB Wireless - Gainesville to Atlantabus Charlotte
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0641S
16h 13m$117–289
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to South Carolina is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Gainesville to South Carolina is to bus and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to South Carolina. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Broad St / Meeting St via Charlotte Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave and Visitors Center on John St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Gainesville station to South Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Gainesville Station and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station and Selma Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.
The distance between Gainesville and South Carolina is 232 miles. The road distance is 279.3 miles.
The best way to get from Gainesville to South Carolina without a car is to bus via Charlotte which takes 13h 2m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Gainesville to South Carolina, including transfers.
Gainesville to South Carolina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gainesville station.
Gainesville to South Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Gainesville Station.
The best way to get from Gainesville to South Carolina is to bus via Charlotte which takes 13h 2m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $460 and takes 15h 14m.
What companies run services between Gainesville, GA, USA and South Carolina, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Gainesville to Broad St / Meeting St via Gainesville, Charlotte Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave, Transit Mall, and Visitors Center on John St in around 13h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gainesville Station to Charleston via Charlotte Amtrak Station, Selma Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 15h 14m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gainesville Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gainesville to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from BB Wireless - Gainesville to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
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More Questions & Answers
Gainesville to South Carolina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Gainesville to South Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to South Carolina is 279 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Gainesville to South Carolina.
There are 1483+ hotels available in South Carolina.









