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How to get fromSouth Carolina to Helenby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from South Carolina to Helen by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Toccoa Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Toccoa Station to Helentaxi taxi
    15h
    $416–641

  2. Drive  296.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Helencar car 296.4 mi
    5h 27m
    $55–79

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Helentaxi taxi
    17h 55m
    $173–249

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  • Distance: 634.8 mi
  • Duration: 15h

What companies run services between South Carolina, USA and Helen, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from South Carolina to Helen. However, you can take the taxi to Charleston Amtrak Station, take the train to Selma Station, take the train to Charlotte Amtrak Station, take the train to Toccoa Station, then take the taxi to Helen. Alternatively, you can take the line 211 bus to Spring St / Meeting St, walk to Meeting St / Line St NB, take the line 10 bus to N. Charleston SuperStop on Rivers Ave, take the line 104 bus to North Charleston Transit Center, walk to Charleston Bus Station, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Gainesville, then take the taxi to Helen.

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