There are 6 ways to get from Minnesota to South Carolina by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MSP - CLT
- Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Rock Hilltaxi
4h 23m$242–952Fly to Myrtle Beach, bus
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane MSP - MYR
- Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Florence Bus Stationbus
6h 44m$125–584Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
38h 54m$942–1,502Drive 1,279.8 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Charlestoncar 1,279.8 mi
22h 39m$234–338Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane MSP - GSP
5h 47m$197–897Fly to Charleston International Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MSP - CHS
5h 8m$144–704
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to South Carolina is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 22h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to South Carolina is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 23m and costs $240 - $950.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota station to South Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 54m.
The distance between Minnesota and South Carolina is 970 miles. The road distance is 1287.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to South Carolina without a car is to train which takes 38h 54m and costs $900 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Minnesota to South Carolina, including transfers.
Minnesota to South Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to South Carolina is to train which takes 38h 54m and costs $900 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $190 - $900 and takes 5h 47m.
South Carolina is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 3:09 PM in Minnesota and 4:09 PM in South Carolina.
Minnesota to South Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and South Carolina, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Charleston via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 38h 54m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Myrtle Beach via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Myrtle Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Myrtle Beach via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Myrtle Beach via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Myrtle Beach via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Myrtle Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–800
- 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 Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Florence Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Charlotte Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 704-464-9191
- Website
- charlottetaxiservice.com
Crown Cab Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-334-6666
- Website
- crowncabinc.com
Yellow Cab of Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-444-4444
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