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How to get fromRaleigh to Charleston Amtrak Stationby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to Charleston Amtrak Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Selma Stationtrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto
    5h 51m
    $79–169

  2. Drive 243.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Charleston Amtrak Stationcar car 243.1 mi
    4h 57m
    $45–65

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    8h 58m
    $51–101

  4. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane RDU - CHS
    6h 24m
    $256–606

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0642S / ...
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    6h 39m
    $65–140

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane GSO - CHS
    7h 44m
    $370–1,397

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane CLT - CHS
    8h 9m
    $115–483

  8. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

    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
    8h 27m
    $75–364

Raleigh to Charleston Amtrak Station by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Charleston Amtrak Station via Selma Station in around 5h 51m. 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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