There are 8 ways to get from Houston to South Carolina by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
best- Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane IAH - GSP
4h 26m$168–749Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Columbia
cheapest- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Columbia (CAE)plane HOU - CAE
6h 35m$88–433Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0641S
31h 38m$225–355Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Selma Stationtrain
- Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
40h 35m$891–1,394Drive 1,051.2 mi
- Drive from Houston to Charlestoncar 1,051.2 mi
18h 8m$192–278Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane HOU - CHS
4h 43m$103–553Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, taxi
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane IAH - CLT
- Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Rock Hilltaxi
4h 52m$213–334Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane IAH - CHS
5h 27m$345–1,006
Houston to South Carolina by tram and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Houston to South Carolina is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 18h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to South Carolina is to line 102 bus and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston station to South Carolina. However, there are services departing from Houston Bus Station and arriving at Transit Mall via Atlanta Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to South Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro and Selma Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 35m.
The distance between Houston and South Carolina is 878 miles. The road distance is 1057.4 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to South Carolina without a car is to bus which takes 31h 38m and costs $220 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Houston to South Carolina, including transfers.
Houston to South Carolina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Houston Bus Station.
Houston to South Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to South Carolina is to bus which takes 31h 38m and costs $220 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $850 - $1,400 and takes 40h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $600 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and South Carolina, USA?
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Charleston via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro, Selma Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 40h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Columbia via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Charleston International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Charleston International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal C
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Charlotte Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 704-464-9191
- Website
- charlottetaxiservice.com
Crown Cab Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-334-6666
- Website
- crowncabinc.com
Yellow Cab of Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-444-4444
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Booking & Getting There
Houston to South Carolina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
South Carolina is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 3:44 AM in Houston and 4:44 AM in South Carolina.
Houston to South Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to South Carolina is 1057 miles. It takes approximately 18h 8m to drive from Houston to South Carolina.
There are 1918+ hotels available in South Carolina.








