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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Charlestonby plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane GRR - CHS
    8h 11m
    $106–556

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    33h 47m
    $487–996

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    35h 22m
    $231–470

  4. Drive 920.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Charlestoncar car 920.1 mi
    16h 43m
    $168–243

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MDW - CHS
    9h 39m
    $164–676

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ORD - CHS
    10h 5m
    $141–533

  7. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane DTW - CHS
    9h 1m
    $525–1,268

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MKG - CHS
    6h 32m
    $159–479

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    38h 34m
    $365–729

Grand Rapids to Charleston by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 779.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Charleston via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 33h 47m.

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