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How to get fromMontclair to Charlestonby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Montclair to Charleston by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to Newark Broad Sttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane EWR - CHS
    5h 48m
    $376–1,118

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

    cheapest
    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 42m
    $97–423

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    15h 47m
    $265–529

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    21h 27m
    $136–270

  5. Drive 723.9 mi

    1. Drive from Montclair to Charlestoncar car 723.9 mi
    13h 33m
    $133–191

  6. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane JFK - CHS
    6h 6m
    $669–1,233

  7. Train, subway to Laguardia Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway subway
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LGA - CHS
    6h 17m
    $103–517

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

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PHL - CHS
    7h 8m
    $128–1,174

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

    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue 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 19m
    $130–635

Montclair to Charleston by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 657.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $230–470 and the journey takes 13h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St At Essex Way# to Transit Mall via Newark Penn Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 21h 27m.

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