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

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There are 5 ways to get from Plantation to Charleston by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Line 22 bus to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Broward Boulevard/Fig Tree Lane to Tri-Rail/Fort Lauderdale Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane FLL - CHS
    5h 33m
    $175–1,110

  2. Drive 557.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plantation to Charlestoncar car 557.4 mi
    9h 23m
    $102–147

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    14h 4m
    $232–473

  4. Train to Miami International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MIA - CHS
    6h 8m
    $508–1,011

  5. Train to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PBI - CHS
    7h 15m
    $121–765

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 496.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Plantation, Broward County, FL, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $200–430 and the journey takes 12h 40m.

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