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How to get fromPunta Gorda to Charlestonby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Punta Gorda to Charleston by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Punta Gorda to Ft-Myers-Airport-RSWtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane RSW - CHS
    3h 52m
    $223–645

  2. Drive 509.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Punta Gorda to Charlestoncar car 509.1 mi
    9h 11m
    $93–135

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus bus
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 56m
    $234–437

  4. Amtrak Thruway, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Port Charlotte to Orlando, FLbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    15h 59m
    $204–386

Ft. Myers (RSW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 504.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Punta Gorda, FL, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Punta Gorda to Charleston. However, you can take the taxi to Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW airport, fly to Charleston International Airport (CHS), walk to Charleston International Airport, then take the line 11 bus to Transit Mall. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Punta Gorda to Charleston via Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop, Tampa, Tampa, Kissimmee Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 14h 56m.

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