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

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Folly Beach 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
    6h 19m
    $196–299

  2. Drive  257.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Folly Beachcar car 257.1 mi
    5h 19m
    $47–68

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    8h 17m
    $111–156

  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
    5h 27m
    $358–662

  5. 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
    6h 10m
    $166–526

  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
    6h 53m
    $236–642

  7. 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 Folly Beachcar car
    8h 10m
    $76–392

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

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Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Folly Beach via Selma Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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