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How to get fromKansas City to Charlestonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MCI - CHS
    7h 25m
    $132–652

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    38h
    $566–1,154

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    45h 44m
    $422–845

  4. Drive 1,075 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Charlestoncar car 1,075 mi
    19h 14m
    $197–284

  5. Fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane MCI - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    8h 57m
    $138–627

Kansas City to Charleston by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration45h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$422Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 967.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Charleston via Naperville, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 38h.

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