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How to get fromSiesta Key to Charlestonby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Siesta Key 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
    7h 15m
    $144–806

  2. Drive  483 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Siesta Key to Charlestoncar car 483 mi
    8h 41m
    $89–128

  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 40m
    $176–408

  4. Line 77 bus, line 01 bus, bus, bus to Tampa, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ocean Blvd @ Avenida Madera NB to Main St @ Lemon Avebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Transfer Station to Cattlemen Transit Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Centerbus bus
    5. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane TPA - CHS
    8h 31m
    $96–484

  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 45m
    $142–338

Siesta Key to Charleston by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 436.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours.

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