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How to get fromNew Orleans to Charleston Amtrak Stationby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from New Orleans to Charleston Amtrak Station by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MSY - CHS
    5h 16m
    $106–486

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0641S
    20h 50m
    $136–274

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0643S
    26h 42m
    $284–595

  4. Drive 728.4 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Charleston Amtrak Stationcar car 728.4 mi
    12h 47m
    $133–192

  5. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Savannah, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane MSY - SAV
    2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 14m
    $172–1,022

  6. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Myrtle Beach, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane MSY - MYR
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 14m
    $217–644

  7. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane GPT - CHS
    7h 52m
    $129–566

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Selma Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    29h 52m
    $368–789

New Orleans to Charleston Amtrak Station by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 652.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Charleston Amtrak Station, SC, USA?

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 20h 50m.

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