What is the cheapest way to get from South Carolina to Aiken?

The cheapest way to get from South Carolina to Aiken is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Carolina to Aiken?

The fastest way to get from South Carolina to Aiken is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between South Carolina and Aiken?

No, there is no direct bus from South Carolina to Aiken. However, there are services departing from Broad St / Meeting St and arriving at Aiken via Meeting St / Line St NB, N. Charleston SuperStop and Charleston Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from South Carolina to Aiken?

The distance between South Carolina and Aiken is 238 miles. The road distance is 128.1 miles.

How do I travel from South Carolina to Aiken without a car?

The best way to get from South Carolina to Aiken without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 15m and costs $200 - $320.

How long does it take to get from South Carolina to Aiken?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from South Carolina to Aiken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Carolina to Aiken bus from?

South Carolina to Aiken bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.

Where does the South Carolina to Aiken bus arrive?

South Carolina to Aiken bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Aiken station.

Can I drive from South Carolina to Aiken?

Yes, the driving distance between South Carolina to Aiken is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from South Carolina to Aiken.

Where can I stay near Aiken?

There are 64+ hotels available in Aiken.

South Carolina to Aiken - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from South Carolina to Aiken by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Savannah Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Denmark Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Denmark Amtrak Station to Aikentaxi
5h 15m
$209–316
Drive 127.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charleston to Aikencar 127.4 mi
2h 51m
$24–34
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Aikenbus Greyhound US0641S
11h 1m
$55–98
Train, taxi via N. Charleston SuperStop (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Savannah Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Savannah Station to Denmark Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Denmark Amtrak Station to Aikentaxi
7h 30m
$182–284

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Distance: 236.7 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between South Carolina, USA and Aiken, SC, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Aiken once daily. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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