There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Mount Pleasant by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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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 8m$119–219Drive 241.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Mount Pleasantcar 241.4 mi
4h 56m$45–64Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
11h 32m$57–117Fly to Charleston International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane RDU - CHS
7h 40m$256–606Fly 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 Mount Pleasantcar
7h 47m$76–382
Raleigh to Mount Pleasant by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Mount Pleasant is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Mount Pleasant is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Mount Pleasant. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Houston Northcutt Blvd / Harbor Pointe Dr via Raleigh Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave and Mary St / Meeting St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Mount Pleasant 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 8m.
The distance between Raleigh and Mount Pleasant is 268 miles. The road distance is 242.8 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Mount Pleasant without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Raleigh to Mount Pleasant, including transfers.
Raleigh to Mount Pleasant bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Mount Pleasant train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Mount Pleasant is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $110 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 11h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $250 - $650 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Mount Pleasant, SC, USA?
You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Mount Pleasant via Selma Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- 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
- $85–440
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- 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
- $90–460
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $250–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Mount Pleasant bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charleston Bus Station.
Raleigh to Mount Pleasant train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Mount Pleasant is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Raleigh to Mount Pleasant.
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