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How to get fromTampa Bay to Charlestonby unknown, plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Tampa Bay to Charleston by unknown, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Travel to Tampa, fly to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Walk from Tampa Bay to Tampa-Airport-TPAunknown unknown
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane TPA - CHS
    3h 44m

  2. Travel, train (Amtrak)

    1. Walk from Tampa Bay to Tampaunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 37m

  3. Travel to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Walk from Tampa Bay to Sarasota-Bradenton-Airport-SRQunknown unknown
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SRQ - CHS
    6h 19m

  4. Travel to Tampa, fly to Myrtle Beach, bus

    1. Walk from Tampa Bay to Tampa-Airport-TPAunknown unknown
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane TPA - MYR
    3. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 35m

  5. Travel, train, train to Orlando, fly to Charleston International Airport

    1. Walk from Tampa Bay to Tampaunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kissimmee to Sand Lake Roadtrain train
    4. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MCO - CHS
    7h 32m

  6. Travel, Amtrak Thruway, train (Amtrak)

    1. Walk from Tampa Bay to St. Petersburgunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from St. Petersburg to Orlando, FLbus bus
    3. Take the train from Orlando to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 5m

Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 404.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Tampa Bay, FL, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tampa Bay to Charleston. However, you can travel to Tampa-Airport-TPA airport, fly to Charleston International Airport (CHS), walk to Charleston International Airport, then take the line 11 bus to Transit Mall. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tampa Bay to Charleston via Tampa, Kissimmee Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 11h 37m.

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