There are 6 ways to get from Michigan to Charleston by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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 Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane LAN - CHS
6h 35m$111–514Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane GRR - CHS
8h 16m$96–496Bus, train
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Toledo to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
26h 35m$606–987Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0110 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0641S
30h 27m$198–309Drive 813.3 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Charlestoncar 813.3 mi
14h 28m$149–215Fly from Detroit
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane DTW - CHS
5h 19m$554–1,804
Michigan to Charleston by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Charleston is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Charleston is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $550 - $1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Transit Mall via Atlanta Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 27m.
The distance between Michigan and Charleston is 750 miles. The road distance is 818.1 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Charleston without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 35m and costs $600 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Michigan to Charleston, including transfers.
Michigan to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Charleston is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $310 and takes 30h 27m.
Michigan to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Charleston is 818 miles. It takes approximately 14h 28m to drive from Michigan to Charleston.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Transit Mall via Atlanta Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 30h 27m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Detroit to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Detroit to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
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