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

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There are 5 ways to get from Smithfield to Charleston by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto
    4h 39m
    $108–206

  2. Drive 230.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Smithfield to Charlestoncar car 230.9 mi
    4h 48m
    $43–61

  3. Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Smithfield to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car car
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane OAJ - CHS
    6h 56m
    $71–372

  4. Train to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Selma Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane FAY - CHS
    6h 57m
    $96–404

  5. Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Selma Station to Carytrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane RDU - CHS
    8h 16m
    $282–648

Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Smithfield, NC, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 4h 18m.

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