There are 5 ways to get from Penn State University (Station) to Charleston by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Line 117 bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Penn State University to Chester Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane PHL - CHS
6h 4m$338–908Drive 622.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Penn State University (Station) to Charlestoncar 622.9 mi
11h 46m$114–165Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
15h 5m$236–466Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
22h 32m$120–230Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane BWI - CHS
7h 31m$422–1,858
Penn State University (Station) to Charleston by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penn State University (Station) to Charleston is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Penn State University (Station) to Charleston is to line 117 bus and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $330 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Penn State University (Station) to Charleston. However, there are services departing from Penn State University and arriving at Transit Mall via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Philadelphia Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Penn State University (Station) to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Media and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
The distance between Penn State University (Station) and Charleston is 591 miles. The road distance is 626.5 miles.
The best way to get from Penn State University (Station) to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 15h 5m and costs $230 - $470.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Penn State University (Station) to Charleston, including transfers.
Penn State University (Station) to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Penn State University (Station) to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Penn State University (Station) to Charleston is to train which takes 15h 5m and costs $230 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 22h 32m.
What companies run services between Penn State University (Station), PA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $200–420 and the journey takes 12h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penn State University to Transit Mall via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Chestnut St & 12th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 22h 32m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Penn State University to Chester Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Penn State University (Station) to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Penn State University (Station) to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charleston Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penn State University (Station) to Charleston is 627 miles. It takes approximately 11h 46m to drive from Penn State University (Station) to Charleston.
There are 1485+ hotels available in Charleston.







