What is the cheapest way to get from Lake City to Charleston?

The cheapest way to get from Lake City to Charleston is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake City to Charleston?

The fastest way to get from Lake City to Charleston is to taxi and train which takes 1h 32m and costs $90 - $140.

How far is it from Lake City to Charleston?

The distance between Lake City and Charleston is 81 miles. The road distance is 89.3 miles.

How do I travel from Lake City to Charleston without a car?

The best way to get from Lake City to Charleston without a car is to taxi and train which takes 1h 32m and costs $90 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Lake City to Charleston?

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Lake City to Charleston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lake City to Charleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake City to Charleston is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Lake City to Charleston.

Where can I stay near Charleston?

There are 1483+ hotels available in Charleston.

Lake City to Charleston - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, and line 104 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake City to Charleston by taxi, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the taxi from Lake City to Kingstree Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Kingstree Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
1h 32m
$95–136
Drive 88.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lake City to Charlestoncar 88.8 mi
1h 59m
$17–24
Train, line 104 bus
1. Take the train from Kingstree Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
2. Take the bus from North Charleston Transit Center to N. Charleston SuperStopbus 104
3h 5m
$69–100

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Distance: 80.6 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake City to Charleston. However, you can take the taxi to Kingstree Station, take the train to Charleston Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Charleston. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lake City to Transit Mall via Kingstree Station, Charleston Amtrak Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 3h 5m.

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