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How to get fromTampa to Charlestonby plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Tampa to Charleston by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Greenville, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Greenville (PGV)plane plane TPA - PGV
    2. Take the taxi from Greenville (PGV) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    7h 16m
    $167–522

  2. Drive 703.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tampa to Charlestoncar car 703.5 mi
    12h 12m
    $129–186

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Tarboro Bus Stopbus bus
    17h 28m
    $173–276

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Wilson to Charlestontaxi taxi
    19h 29m
    $355–657

  5. Fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane TPA - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Ahoskiebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ahoskie to Charlestontaxi taxi
    7h 9m
    $269–634

  6. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane TPA - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Tarboro Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 10m
    $158–340

Tampa (TPA) to Greenville (PGV) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 657.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Charleston via Orlando Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Tarboro Bus Stop in around 17h 28m.

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