There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Ladson by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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$102–207Drive 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 Summervillebus Greyhound US0645S
8h 46m$77–117Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane RDU - CHS
5h 22m$378–632Bus 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
6h 13m$146–496Train 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 19m$180–628Train 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 36m$164–569
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Summerville via Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
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 $100 - $210.
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 $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 46m, you could also fly, which costs $370 - $650 and takes 5h 22m.
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 Summerville once daily. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
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
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- 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 Summerville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Raleigh to Ladson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Summerville 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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