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How to get fromTampa to Charlestonby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Tampa to Charleston by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Marion Transit Center to Airport Rental Car Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane TPA - CHS
    4h 51m
    $144–344

  2. Drive 428.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tampa to Charlestoncar car 428.4 mi
    7h 38m
    $79–113

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    10h 59m
    $184–369

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Tampa to Charleston via Kissimmee Amtrak Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 10h 59m.

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