There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Folly Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Selma Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto
6h 19m$128–232Drive 257.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Folly Beachcar 257.1 mi
5h 19m$47–68Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
9h 27m$106–171Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane RDU - CHS
5h 18m$338–712Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane CLT - CHS
6h 58m$188–598Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane RDU - HHH
- Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Folly Beachcar
7h 20m$72–372
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Folly Beach is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Folly Beach is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $330 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Folly Beach station. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Charleston Bus Station via Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Folly Beach station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Selma Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Raleigh and Folly Beach is 273 miles. The road distance is 258.6 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Folly Beach without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs $120 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Raleigh to Folly Beach, including transfers.
Raleigh to Folly Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Folly Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Folly Beach is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs $120 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 9h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $330 - $750 and takes 5h 18m.
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 $45–95 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Folly Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charleston Bus Station.
Raleigh to Folly Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Folly Beach is 259 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Raleigh to Folly Beach.
There are 2046+ hotels available in Folly Beach.