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How to get fromRaleigh to South Carolinaby bus, plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to South Carolina by bus, plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane RDU - CLT
    3. Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Rock Hilltaxi taxi
    3h 20m
    $142–552

  2. Drive 247.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Charlestoncar car 247.3 mi
    5h 5m
    $46–66

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    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 4m
    $109–209

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    11h 9m
    $55–115

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane GSO - CLT
    3. Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Rock Hilltaxi taxi
    4h 24m
    $201–743

  6. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane FAY - CLT
    3. Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Rock Hilltaxi taxi
    5h 13m
    $156–540

Raleigh to South Carolina by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and South Carolina, USA?

You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Charleston via Selma Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 6h 4m. 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.

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