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How to get fromSummit to Charlestonby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Summit to Charleston by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Summit to Newark Broad Sttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane EWR - CHS
    5h 56m
    $447–822

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane EWR - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    6h 40m
    $98–477

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    15h 56m
    $426–714

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2473
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S
    20h 43m
    $137–212

  5. Drive  714.6 mi

    1. Drive from Summit to Charlestoncar car 714.6 mi
    13h 30m
    $131–189

  6. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Summit to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane JFK - CHS
    6h 16m
    $399–987

  7. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Summit to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LGA - CHS
    6h 57m
    $133–735

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PHL - CHS
    7h 16m
    $678–1,530

  9. Bus, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Summit - Broad St At Maple St to NYC - 43rd St & Madison Avebus bus
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane HPN - CHS
    7h 56m
    $219–1,018

Summit to Charleston by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration20h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 662.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Summit, NJ, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $390–650 and the journey takes 13h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad St At Chestnut Ave to Transit Mall via Newark Penn Station, Fayetteville Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 20h 43m.

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