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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ottawa to Charleston by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane YOW - CHS
    8h 23m
    $95–445

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus 2678
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    25h 54m
    $305–602

  3. Drive 1,044.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Charlestoncar car 1,044.8 mi
    19h 40m
    $240–346

  4. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane YOW - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    10h 18m
    $111–470

  5. Train to Ogdensburg International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Brockvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane OGS - CHS
    10h 46m
    $111–607

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    29h 38m
    $411–952

Ottawa to Charleston by bus and train

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Duration25h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$305Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 910.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Charleston, SC, USA?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and Porter Airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Charleston via Montréal, Montreal Central Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 29h 38m.

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