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How to get fromNew Orleans to Charlestonby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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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 8m
    $104–484

  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
    22h 39m
    $146–279

  3. Drive 727.6 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Charlestoncar car 727.6 mi
    12h 48m
    $133–192

  4. 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 44m
    $128–544

  5. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane MSY - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    7h 48m
    $110–509

New Orleans to Charleston by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration22h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Charleston, 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 Transit Mall via Atlanta Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 22h 39m.

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