There are 5 ways to get from Greensboro to Charleston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Greensboro to Selma Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto
7h 53m$135–262Drive 255.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Greensboro to Charlestoncar 255.2 mi
5h 16m$47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0643S
10h 44m$58–115Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane GSO - CHS
5h 1m$343–1,338Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Greensboro to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane CLT - CHS
6h 25m$87–429
Greensboro to Charleston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greensboro to Charleston is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Greensboro to Charleston is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $340 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Greensboro to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Greensboro Bus Stop and arriving at Transit Mall via Charlotte Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Greensboro to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Greensboro and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Selma Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Greensboro and Charleston is 345 miles. The road distance is 256.6 miles.
The best way to get from Greensboro to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Greensboro to Charleston, including transfers.
Greensboro to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Greensboro to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
The best way to get from Greensboro to Charleston is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $130 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 10h 44m, you could also fly, which costs $340 - $1,400 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Greensboro, NC, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
You can take a train from Greensboro to Charleston via Selma Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Transit Mall via Charlotte Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 10h 44m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Greensboro to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Greensboro to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greensboro to Charleston is 257 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Greensboro to Charleston.
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