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

The cheapest way to get from South Carolina to North Carolina is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Carolina to North Carolina is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between South Carolina and North Carolina?

No, there is no direct bus from South Carolina to North Carolina 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.

Is there a direct train between South Carolina and North Carolina?

No, there is no direct train from South Carolina station to North Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at 7th St Station via Selma Station and Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from South Carolina to North Carolina?

The distance between South Carolina and North Carolina is 439 miles. The road distance is 206.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Carolina to North Carolina without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs $160 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from South Carolina to North Carolina, including transfers.

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

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

Where do I catch the South Carolina to North Carolina train from?

South Carolina to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from South Carolina to North Carolina?

The best way to get from South Carolina to North Carolina is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs $160 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 9h 59m.

Where does the South Carolina to North Carolina bus arrive?

South Carolina to North Carolina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.

Where does the South Carolina to North Carolina train arrive?

South Carolina to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.

Can I drive from South Carolina to North Carolina?

Yes, the driving distance between South Carolina to North Carolina is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from South Carolina to North Carolina.

Where can I stay near North Carolina?

There are 902+ hotels available in North Carolina.

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

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain Palmetto
2. Take the train from Selma Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
9h 50m
$164–329
Drive 205.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charleston to Charlottecar 205.6 mi
3h 34m
$38–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0660s
9h 58m
$79–164
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0643S
9h 59m
$44–89

South Carolina to North Carolina by bus and train

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9h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 436.6 mi
Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between South Carolina, USA and North Carolina, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to 7th St Station via Charleston Amtrak Station, Selma Station, Charlotte Amtrak Station, and Parkwood Station in around 9h 50m. 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.

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