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

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

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  1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane BOS - CHS
    5h 57m
    $605–965

  2. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ruggles to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PVD - CHS
    8h 13m
    $127–579

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    20h 58m
    $306–1,282

  4. Drive 947.3 mi

    1. Drive from Salem to Charlestoncar car 947.3 mi
    17h 53m
    $173–250

  5. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MHT - CHS
    8h 5m
    $165–1,129

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2610 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    23h 37m
    $259–546

Salem to Charleston by bus, foot, subway, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$259Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 849.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

JetBlue Airways, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem to Charleston via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 20h 58m.

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