There are 6 ways to get from Michigan to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 2m$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 17m$96–496Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0643S
24h 52m$153–243Bus, 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$281–677Drive 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 23m$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 23m 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 Charlotte Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 52m.
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 which takes 24h 52m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 2m 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 2m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 24h 52m.
Michigan to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte 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 Charlotte Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 24h 52m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Detroit to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- 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
- $160–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- 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 Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- 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
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