There are 3 ways to get from South Carolina to Gastonia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain Palmetto
- Take the train from Selma Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
10h 52m$168–341Drive 210.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston to Gastoniacar 210.8 mi
3h 48m$39–56Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0643S
12h$46–93
South Carolina to Gastonia by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Carolina to Gastonia is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from South Carolina to Gastonia is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from South Carolina to Gastonia. However, there are services departing from Broad St / Meeting St and arriving at Oakland St & Main Ave via Meeting St / Line St NB, N. Charleston SuperStop, Charleston Bus Station and 4th St & Graham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
No, there is no direct train from South Carolina station to Gastonia station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Gastonia Station via Selma Station and Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between South Carolina and Gastonia is 460 miles. The road distance is 212 miles.
The best way to get from South Carolina to Gastonia without a car is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 10h 52m to get from South Carolina to Gastonia, including transfers.
South Carolina to Gastonia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
South Carolina to Gastonia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from South Carolina to Gastonia is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs $160 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 12h.
What companies run services between South Carolina, USA and Gastonia, Gaston County, NC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Gastonia Station via Charleston Amtrak Station, Selma Station, and Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 10h 52m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
South Carolina to Gastonia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
South Carolina to Gastonia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Carolina to Gastonia is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from South Carolina to Gastonia.
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