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How to get fromNew York to Fort Sumterby plane, ferry, train, bus, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from New York to Fort Sumter by plane, ferry, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Charleston International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane EWR - CHS
    2. Take the ferry from Fort Sumter Visitor Center to Fort Sumterferry ferry
    7h 7m

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Fort Sumter Visitor Center to Fort Sumterferry ferry Fort Sumter Visitor Center-Fort Sumter
    16h 6m

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Fort Sumter Visitor Center to Fort Sumterferry ferry
    20h 18m

  4. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Charleston International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane JFK - CHS
    2. Take the ferry from Fort Sumter Visitor Center to Fort Sumterferry ferry
    7h 9m

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

    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq 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
    4. Take the ferry from Fort Sumter Visitor Center to Fort Sumterferry ferry
    7h 29m

  6. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport, ferry

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Fort Sumter Visitor Center to Fort Sumterferry ferry
    9h 1m

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Myrtle Beach, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane EWR - MYR
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Fort Sumter Visitor Center to Fort Sumterferry ferry
    8h 45m

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

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Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 662.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from New York to Fort Sumter. However, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Amtrak, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Charleston International Airport (CHS), walk to Charleston International Airport, take the line 11 bus to Transit Mall, walk to Fort Sumter Visitor Center, then take the ferry to Fort Sumter. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Fort Sumter via Charleston Amtrak Station and Fort Sumter Visitor Center in around 16h 6m.

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