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

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There are 10 ways to get from New York, NY to Charleston by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Subway to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from Delancey St-Essex St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane JFK - CHS
    5h 52m
    $664–1,214

  2. Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LGA - CHS
    5h 55m
    $103–563

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    15h 52m
    $253–523

  4. Bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    20h 19m
    $138–241

  5. Drive 726.1 mi

    1. Drive from New York, NY to Charlestoncar car 726.1 mi
    13h 35m
    $133–192

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

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane EWR - CHS
    5h 44m
    $395–933

  7. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane HPN - CHS
    7h 39m
    $137–673

  8. Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train
    2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ISP - CHS
    7h 18m
    $190–466

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

    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 39m
    $111–458

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Camdenbus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0641S
    22h 28m
    $129–197

New York, NY to Charleston by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 669.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $220–480 and the journey takes 14h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York City Chinatown to Transit Mall via Fayetteville Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 20h 19m.

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