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

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There are 9 ways to get from Newark to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Charleston International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane EWR - CHS
    5h 7m
    $90–508

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

    cheapest
    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 43m
    $89–423

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    14h 8m
    $423–643

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2473
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    18h 42m
    $136–202

  5. Drive  717.3 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Charlestoncar car 717.3 mi
    13h 22m
    $123–178

  6. 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 24m
    $123–681

  7. 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
    5h 48m
    $95–442

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PHL - CHS
    6h 20m
    $673–1,494

  9. 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
    8h
    $200–1,035

Newark to Charleston by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration18h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 649.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $390–650 and the journey takes 13h 55m.

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