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

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There are 9 ways to get from Metuchen to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane EWR - CHS
    5h 16m
    $464–1,231

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane EWR - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    6h 12m
    $120–496

  3. Train via Trenton

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Trenton to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    15h 9m
    $403–658

  4. Drive  700.5 mi

    1. Drive from Metuchen to Charlestoncar car 700.5 mi
    13h 3m
    $128–185

  5. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane JFK - CHS
    6h 17m
    $399–988

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LGA - CHS
    7h
    $123–686

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PHL - CHS
    6h 36m
    $672–1,517

  8. Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane HPN - CHS
    8h 33m
    $180–940

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto
    18h 40m
    $387–615

Metuchen to Charleston by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$387Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 659.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Metuchen to Charleston via Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 15h 9m.

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