There are 4 ways to get from Madison to Charleston by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Bus, fly to Charleston International Airport
best- Take the bus from Waffle House Madison to Atlanta Airportbus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane ATL - CHS
4h 50m$425–1,038Drive 233.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Madison to Charlestoncar 233.6 mi
4h 40m$43–62Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Madison to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0641S
12h 4m$73–135Bus, fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Waffle House Madison to Atlanta Airportbus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane ATL - HHH
- Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar
5h 38m$101–413
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madison to Charleston is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Madison to Charleston is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Madison and arriving at Transit Mall via North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
The distance between Madison and Charleston is 344 miles. The road distance is 235 miles.
The best way to get from Madison to Charleston without a car is to bus which takes 12h 4m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Madison to Charleston, including transfers.
Madison to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Madison station.
Madison to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charleston Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Charleston is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Madison to Charleston.
There are 1485+ hotels available in Charleston.
What companies run services between Madison, GA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Madison to Charleston Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 10h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Hilton Head Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Phone
- +1 (706) 860-4900
- [email protected]
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Waffle House Madison to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–24
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Waffle House Madison to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–24
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madison to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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