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How to get fromNewark Penn Station to Charlestonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane EWR - CHS
    4h 55m
    $390–927

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

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    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
    5h 51m
    $106–452

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    14h 8m
    $253–508

  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
    19h 47m
    $126–239

  5. Drive 717.3 mi

    1. Drive from Newark Penn Station to Charlestoncar car 717.3 mi
    13h 22m
    $131–190

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

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station 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
    5h 41m
    $669–1,231

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

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LGA - CHS
    6h 26m
    $108–579

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

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station 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
    7h 54m
    $140–683

Newark Penn Station to Charleston by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Newark Penn Station, NJ, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $220–470 and the journey takes 13h 55m.

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