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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Cary to Selma Stationtrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto
    7h 47m
    $112–216

  2. Drive 242.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh, NC to Charlestoncar car 242.8 mi
    5h 27m
    $45–64

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    11h 51m
    $60–110

  4. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane RDU - CHS
    7h 27m
    $260–610

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane RDU - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    8h 52m
    $80–384

  6. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane FAY - CHS
    9h 22m
    $78–366

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane CLT - CHS
    9h 5m
    $110–480

Raleigh, NC to Charleston by foot and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Raleigh, NC to Charleston via Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rd, Cary Depot, Cary, Selma Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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