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

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

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  1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PHL - CHS
    4h 57m
    $105–555

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    12h 46m
    $237–454

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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
    19h 59m
    $122–232

  4. Drive 636.5 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Charlestoncar car 636.5 mi
    11h 58m
    $117–168

  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
    5h 47m
    $406–1,810

  6. 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
    5h 54m
    $398–1,153

  7. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane JFK - CHS
    6h 45m
    $687–1,817

Philadelphia to Charleston by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $200–420 and the journey takes 12h 33m.

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