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How to get fromHouston to Charlestonby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane HOU - CHS
    5h 14m
    $143–753

  2. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane HOU - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    7h 49m
    $139–678

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0641S
    31h 38m
    $205–335

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Selma Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    40h 35m
    $411–1,007

  5. Drive  1,051.2 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Charlestoncar car 1,051.2 mi
    18h 8m
    $192–278

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Charleston International Airport

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane IAH - CHS
    6h 3m
    $345–1,006

Houston to Charleston by tram and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 950.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Central Station Rusk EB to Transit Mall via Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 31h 38m.

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