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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lexington Davidson Co Trans Term to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0647S
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    9h 8m
    $72–149

  2. Drive 263.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lexington to Charlestoncar car 263.1 mi
    4h 34m
    $48–70

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from High Point to Selma Stationtrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto
    9h 40m
    $132–275

  4. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport

    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane GSO - CHS
    7h 21m
    $335–1,332

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Davidson Co Trans Term to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0647S
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    12h 12m
    $62–114

  6. Bus, train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lexington to High Point Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from High Point to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane CLT - CHS
    7h 32m
    $83–443

Lexington to Charleston by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Lexington, NC, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

You can take a bus from Lexington to Charleston via High Point Terminal, High Point, Selma Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) hourly.

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