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How to get fromOlympia to Charlestonby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Olympia to Charleston by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SEA - CHS
    9h
    $179–666

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Lakewood Station to King Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 7h
    $1,134–2,386

  3. Drive 2,929.9 mi

    1. Drive from Olympia to Charlestoncar car 2,929.9 mi
    2d
    $535–773

  4. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane SEA - HHH
    3. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    11h 38m
    $185–691

  5. Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PDX - CHS
    12h 32m
    $202–738

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,473.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Olympia, WA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

You can take a bus from Capitol Way at 11th Ave to Charleston via Lakewood Station Bay 5, Lakewood Station, King Street Station, Seattle, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 3d 7h.

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