There are 6 ways to get from Tampa to Charleston Airport (CHS) by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Tampa, fly
best- Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Facilitybus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane TPA - CHS
3h 17m$142–342Drive 429 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tampa to Charleston Airport (CHS)car 429 mi
7h 36m$79–114Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor
12h 29m$153–329Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tampa to Charleston-CHS429 mi
7h 36mTrain to Orlando, fly
- Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MCO - CHS
5h 20m$92–314Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane SRQ - CHS
8h 5m$122–620
Tampa to Charleston Airport (CHS) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Charleston Airport (CHS) is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Charleston Airport (CHS) is to bus and fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $140 - $350.
No, there is no direct train from Tampa to Charleston Airport (CHS) station. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.
The distance between Tampa and Charleston Airport (CHS) is 382 miles. The road distance is 431.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Charleston Airport (CHS) without a car is to train which takes 12h 29m and costs $150 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Tampa to Charleston Airport (CHS), including transfers.
Tampa to Charleston Airport (CHS) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
Tampa to Charleston Airport (CHS) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Charleston Airport (CHS) is 432 miles. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Tampa to Charleston Airport (CHS).
There are 1483+ hotels available in Charleston Airport (CHS).
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Charleston Airport (CHS), USA?
You can take a train from Tampa to Charleston International Airport via Jacksonville, Charleston Amtrak Station, North Charleston Transit Center, and Centre Pointe Dr / Tanger Outlet Blvd in around 12h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Charleston International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Tampa to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–340
Flights from Orlando to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–260
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 813-254-4278
- Website
- HART
Bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- HART
- Phone
- +1 727-540-1900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
Bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tampa to Charleston-CHS
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tampa and Charleston Airport (CHS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







