There are 6 ways to get from South Carolina to Raleigh by taxi, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Taxi, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus
best- Take the taxi from Rock Hill to Charlotte-Airport-CLTtaxi
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CLT - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus
3h 7m$134–489Drive 246.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston to Raleighcar 246.9 mi
5h 5m$46–66Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain Palmetto
- Take the train from Selma Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Carolinian
5h 47m$110–205Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
11h 14m$56–116Taxi, fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Rock Hill to Charlotte-Airport-CLTtaxi
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane CLT - FAY
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
3h 52m$145–464Taxi, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Rock Hill to Charlotte-Airport-CLTtaxi
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane CLT - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
4h 24m$201–736
South Carolina to Raleigh by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Carolina to Raleigh is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from South Carolina to Raleigh is to taxi and fly and line 100 bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $130 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from South Carolina to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Broad St / Meeting St and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Meeting St / Line St NB, N. Charleston SuperStop, Charleston Bus Station and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from South Carolina station to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Selma Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between South Carolina and Raleigh is 171 miles. The road distance is 248.4 miles.
The best way to get from South Carolina to Raleigh without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from South Carolina to Raleigh, including transfers.
South Carolina to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
South Carolina to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from South Carolina to Raleigh is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $110 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 11h 14m.
What companies run services between South Carolina, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Raleigh Union Station via Charleston Amtrak Station and Selma Station in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
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 Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Veteran's Cab Company
- Phone
- +1-803-327-4131
- Website
- rockhillcabs.com
Veteran's Cab Company
- Phone
- +1-803-327-4131
- Website
- rockhillcabs.com
Veteran's Cab Company
- Phone
- +1-803-327-4131
- Website
- rockhillcabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
South Carolina to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
South Carolina to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Carolina to Raleigh is 248 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from South Carolina to Raleigh.
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