There are 4 ways to get from South Carolina to Matthews by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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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 48m$171–332Drive 206.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston to Matthewscar 206.9 mi
3h 40m$38–55Train, 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
11h$83–175Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0643S
11h 1m$52–100
South Carolina to Matthews by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Carolina to Matthews is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from South Carolina to Matthews is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from South Carolina to Matthews. However, there are services departing from Broad St / Meeting St and arriving at John St & Ames Rd via Meeting St / Line St NB, N. Charleston SuperStop, Charleston Bus Station, Trade St & Graham St and Transit Center- Bay I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from South Carolina station to Matthews station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at CTC Station via Selma Station and Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
The distance between South Carolina and Matthews is 450 miles. The road distance is 208.1 miles.
The best way to get from South Carolina to Matthews without a car is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs $170 - $340.
It takes approximately 10h 48m to get from South Carolina to Matthews, including transfers.
South Carolina to Matthews bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
South Carolina to Matthews train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from South Carolina to Matthews is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs $170 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 11h 1m.
What companies run services between South Carolina, USA and Matthews, NC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Charleston to John St & Ames Rd via Charleston Amtrak Station, Selma Station, Charlotte Amtrak Station, Parkwood Station, CTC Station, and Transit Center- Bay I in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
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
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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
- $21–45
- 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
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
South Carolina to Matthews bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
South Carolina to Matthews train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Carolina to Matthews is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from South Carolina to Matthews.
There are 768+ hotels available in Matthews.





