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How to get fromOrlando, FL to Charlestonby train, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Orlando, FL to Charleston by train, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to Orlando, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Orlando Health/Amtrak to Sand Lake Roadtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MCO - CHS
    4h 39m
    $71–257

  2. Drive 378.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Orlando, FL to Charlestoncar car 378.7 mi
    6h 32m
    $70–100

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Orlando to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    8h 2m
    $157–301

  4. Train to Tampa, fly

    1. Take the train from Orlando to Tampatrain train
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane TPA - CHS
    7h 30m
    $177–409

Orlando (MCO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Orlando, FL to Charleston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 353.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Orlando to Charleston Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 7h 49m.

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