There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Summerville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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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
7h 26m$70–162Drive 242.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Summervillecar 242.5 mi
4h 42m$45–64Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
10h 35m$58–101Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane RDU - CHS
5h 12m$328–692Bus 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 2m$151–487Train 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 52m$177–566
Raleigh to Summerville by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Summerville is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Summerville is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Summerville. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Summerville via Raleigh Bus Station and Charleston Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Summerville 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 7h 26m.
The distance between Raleigh and Summerville is 274 miles. The road distance is 244 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Summerville without a car is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs $65 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Raleigh to Summerville, including transfers.
Raleigh to Summerville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Summerville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Summerville is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs $65 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 10h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $320 - $700 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Summerville, Dorchester County, SC, USA?
You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Summerville via Selma Station, Charleston Amtrak Station, and Charleston Bus Station in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–95 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 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
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
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- 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
- $55–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Summerville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charleston Bus Station.
Raleigh to Summerville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Summerville is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Raleigh to Summerville.
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