There are 4 ways to get from Miami to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Miami International Airport
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MIA - CHS
4h 21m$492–1,002Drive 581.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Miami to Charlestoncar 581.8 mi
9h 49m$107–154Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor
13h 33m$212–500Train to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Metrorail Transfer Station to Fort Lauderdale Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane FLL - CHS
5h 5m$405–1,107
Miami International Airport (MIA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Charleston is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $490 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct train from Miami station to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Miami Amtrak Station and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.
The distance between Miami and Charleston is 508 miles. The road distance is 585.2 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 13h 33m and costs $210 - $500.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Miami to Charleston, including transfers.
Miami to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Miami Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Miami to Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $490 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $500 and takes 13h 33m.
Miami to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Charleston is 585 miles. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Miami to Charleston.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Miami Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $180–460 and the journey takes 13h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Miami International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–460
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tri Rail
Train from Metrorail Transfer Station to Fort Lauderdale Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Tri Rail
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $3–6
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