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How to get fromRaleigh to Isle of Palmsby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to Isle of Palms 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 15m
    $139–244

  2. Drive 241.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Isle of Palmscar car 241.8 mi
    4h 57m
    $45–64

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    9h 22m
    $111–176

  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 9m
    $342–712

  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 / ...
    7h 3m
    $125–215

  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
    $200–589

  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
    7h 11m
    $161–470

  8. 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 Isle of Palmscar car
    7h 58m
    $78–382

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

Calendar115Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Isle of Palms, SC, USA?

You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Isle of Palms via Selma Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 6h 15m. 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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