There are 5 ways to get from Mechanicsville to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane RIC - CHS
3h 14m$151–686Drive 399.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mechanicsville to Charlestoncar 399.5 mi
7h 38m$73–106Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
7h 27m$176–331Bus, train
- Take the bus from Richmond to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
- Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
10h 40m$111–211Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
13h 29m$98–176
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mechanicsville to Charleston is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Mechanicsville to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Mechanicsville to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Transit Mall via Raleigh Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Mechanicsville station to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Mechanicsville and Charleston is 380 miles. The road distance is 401.9 miles.
The best way to get from Mechanicsville to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs $170 - $340.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Mechanicsville to Charleston, including transfers.
Mechanicsville to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Mechanicsville to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Mechanicsville to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $340 and takes 7h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 13h 29m.
What companies run services between Mechanicsville, Hanover County, VA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 6h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Mechanicsville to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Mechanicsville to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mechanicsville to Charleston is 402 miles. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Mechanicsville to Charleston.
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