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

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

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  1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport

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    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PVD - CHS
    5h 30m
    $104–609

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    18h 52m
    $463–1,368

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 19m
    $189–300

  4. Drive  901.3 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Charlestoncar car 901.3 mi
    16h 56m
    $149–215

  5. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane BOS - CHS
    6h 34m
    $129–1,167

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2610 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    20h 42m
    $422–696

Providence to Charleston by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 795 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Charleston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 18h 52m.

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