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How to get fromNorth Carolina to Lake Lanierby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from North Carolina to Lake Lanier by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Spartanburgbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Spartanburg to Lake Laniertaxi taxi
    1h 59m
    $52–73

  2. Drive 89.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlotte to Lake Laniercar car 89.3 mi
    1h 45m
    $17–24

  3. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane CLT - GSP
    2. Take the taxi from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Lake Laniertaxi taxi
    3h 1m
    $137–577

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Servicios Zapata - Spartanburgbus bus Charlotte
    3h 33m
    $77–177

  5. Fly to Asheville Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane CLT - AVL
    2. Take the taxi from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Lake Laniertaxi taxi
    3h 1m
    $132–442

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from North Carolina to Lake Lanier.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 104.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Lake Lanier, SC, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Charlotte to Servicios Zapata - Spartanburg once daily. Tickets cost $40–130 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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