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How to get fromSarasota to Charlestonby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sarasota to Charleston by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SRQ - CHS
    6h 55m
    $102–554

  2. Drive 477.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sarasota to Charlestoncar car 477.1 mi
    8h 30m
    $88–126

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    15h 3m
    $198–394

  4. Bus to Tampa, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane TPA - CHS
    7h 58m
    $156–364

  5. Amtrak Thruway, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Orlando, FLbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    16h 2m
    $176–340

Sarasota to Charleston by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Delta, Allegiant Air, and two other airlines fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours.

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