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

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

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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
    6h 4m
    $109–209

  2. Drive 247.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Charlestoncar car 247.3 mi
    5h 5m
    $46–66

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    10h 47m
    $55–115

  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
    6h 27m
    $254–604

  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
    7h 41m
    $76–380

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

    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
    $114–492

  7. 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
    8h 18m
    $78–362

Raleigh to Charleston by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Charleston via Selma Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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