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How to get fromRaleigh to Edisto Islandby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Edisto Island by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Charleston Amtrak Station to Edisto Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 53m
    $208–327

  2. Drive  294.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Edisto Islandcar car 294.7 mi
    5h 13m
    $54–78

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    2. Take the taxi from Charleston Bus Station to Edisto Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 2m
    $196–261

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane RDU - CHS
    2. Take the taxi from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Edisto Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 48m
    $402–792

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Savannah, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane RDU - SAV
    2. Drive from Savannah (SAV) to Edisto Islandcar car
    6h 53m
    $390–778

  6. 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 Edisto Islandcar car
    7h 1m
    $74–378

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

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Edisto Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 28m
    $252–666

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar118Weekly Planes
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Raleigh to Edisto Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 296.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Edisto Island. However, you can take the train to Selma Station, take the train to Charleston Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Edisto Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 bus to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, walk to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Charleston Bus Station, then take the taxi to Edisto Island.

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