There are 5 ways to get from Research Triangle to Charleston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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
7h 34m$168–268Drive 253.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Research Triangle to Charlestoncar 253.4 mi
5h 44m$47–67Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
10h 22m$64–94Fly to Charleston International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane RDU - CHS
4h 48m$272–507Fly 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 Charlestoncar
6h 19m$72–367
Research Triangle to Charleston by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Charleston is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Charleston is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $270 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle to Charleston. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 and arriving at Transit Mall via GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Research Triangle station to Charleston 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 34m.
The distance between Research Triangle and Charleston is 278 miles. The road distance is 254.9 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Research Triangle to Charleston, including transfers.
Research Triangle to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Research Triangle to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Charleston is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs $160 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 10h 22m, you could also fly, which costs $270 - $550 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
You can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Charleston via West St at Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh Union Station, Selma Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hilton Head Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
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
- $15–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- 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
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Research Triangle to Charleston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charleston Bus Station.
Research Triangle to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Charleston is 255 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Research Triangle to Charleston.
There are 1918+ hotels available in Charleston.