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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LAN - CHS
    5h 45m
    $121–574

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    35h 8m
    $498–1,023

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    35h 59m
    $355–725

  4. Drive 863 mi

    1. Drive from Lansing to Charlestoncar car 863 mi
    15h 23m
    $158–228

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orangeburgbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bluffton Transfer Center to Sonic at Walmartbus bus 302
    6. Drive from Sonic at Walmart to Charlestoncar car
    40h 55m

Lansing to Charleston by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration35h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 745.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Trans Center to Charleston via NBD Harrison past Kalamazoo, Brody Complex, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 35h 8m.

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