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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Charlestonby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane JFK - CHS
    5h 16m
    $666–1,220

  2. Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LGA - CHS
    5h 31m
    $101–519

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    14h 56m
    $262–515

  4. Drive 728.5 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Charlestoncar car 728.5 mi
    13h 35m
    $133–192

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane EWR - CHS
    5h 38m
    $392–1,129

  6. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane HPN - CHS
    7h 9m
    $124–619

  7. Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Central Isliptrain train
    2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ISP - CHS
    6h 55m
    $187–462

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane EWR - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    6h 32m
    $113–444

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 668.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

JetBlue Airways, Delta, and American Airlines fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $230–480 and the journey takes 14h 18m.

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