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How to get fromRoanoke to Charlestonby plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ROA - CHS
    6h 34m
    $56–326

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Selma Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 16m
    $187–374

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 38m
    $96–193

  4. Drive 352.7 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Charlestoncar car 352.7 mi
    7h 23m
    $65–93

  5. Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane ROA - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    7h 21m
    $72–351

  6. Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LYH - CHS
    9h 4m
    $71–368

Roanoke to Charleston by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration16h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to Charleston via Lynchburg, Greensboro, Selma Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 13h 16m.

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