There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Ladson by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
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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 5m$114–218Drive 243.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Ladsoncar 243.4 mi
4h 44m$45–65Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
9h 12m$91–151Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane RDU - CHS
4h 59m$318–682Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane GSO - CHS
6h 18m$429–1,471Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly
- 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 43m$173–576Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane FAY - CHS
7h 1m$141–450
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Ladson is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Ladson is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Ladson 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 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Ladson 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 5m.
The distance between Raleigh and Ladson is 267 miles. The road distance is 244.8 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Ladson without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Raleigh to Ladson, including transfers.
Raleigh to Ladson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Ladson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Ladson is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $110 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 9h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $310 - $700 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Ladson, SC, USA?
You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Ladson via Selma Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 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 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
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
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Ladson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charleston Bus Station.
Raleigh to Ladson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Ladson is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Raleigh to Ladson.
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