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

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There are 7 ways to get from Paoli to Charleston by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Paoli Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PHL - CHS
    5h 31m
    $661–917

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    22h 42m
    $115–230

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    14h 10m
    $226–462

  4. Drive 629.4 mi

    1. Drive from Paoli to Charlestoncar car 629.4 mi
    12h 5m
    $115–166

  5. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane BWI - CHS
    6h 36m
    $422–1,864

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane DCA - CHS
    7h 23m
    $472–1,771

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane EWR - CHS
    7h 17m
    $401–964

Paoli to Charleston by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 592.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Paoli, PA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $190–410 and the journey takes 12h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lancaster Av & Valley Rd to Transit Mall via Plaza at King of Prussia, 13th St & Market St - MBFS, Philadelphia Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 22h 42m.

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