There are 6 ways to get from South Carolina to Charlotte by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Florence Regional Airport
best- Fly from Florence Regional Airport (FLO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane FLO - CLT
2h 4m$63–405Drive 205.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston to Charlottecar 205.6 mi
3h 34m$38–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain Palmetto
- Take the train from Selma Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
9h 25m$166–326Train, bus
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0660s
9h 58m$79–164Line 11 bus to Charleston International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from N. Charleston SuperStop on Rivers Ave to Centre Pointe Dr / Tanger Outlet Blvdbus
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane CHS - CLT
3h 55m$62–417Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0643S
9h 59m$44–89
South Carolina to Charlotte by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Carolina to Charlotte is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from South Carolina to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $60 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from South Carolina to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Broad St / Meeting St and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Meeting St / Line St NB, N. Charleston SuperStop and Charleston Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from South Carolina station to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Selma Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between South Carolina and Charlotte is 109 miles. The road distance is 206.8 miles.
The best way to get from South Carolina to Charlotte without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs $160 - $330.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from South Carolina to Charlotte, including transfers.
South Carolina to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
South Carolina to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from South Carolina to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $60 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $330 and takes 9h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between South Carolina, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Florence Regional Airport (FLO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Charleston Amtrak Station and Selma Station in around 9h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Florence Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Selma Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 843-724-7420
- Website
- ridecarta.com
Bus from N. Charleston SuperStop on Rivers Ave to Centre Pointe Dr / Tanger Outlet Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.ridecarta.com/
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More Questions & Answers
South Carolina to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
South Carolina to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Carolina to Charlotte is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from South Carolina to Charlotte.
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