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How to get fromThe Villages to Charlestonby taxi, train, car, shuttle, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from The Villages to Charleston by taxi, train, car, shuttle, plane, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from The Villages to Delandtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Deland to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    8h 5m
    $247–406

  2. Drive 354.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from The Villages to Charlestoncar car 354.5 mi
    6h 31m
    $65–94

  3. Shuttle to Orlando, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MCO - CHS
    5h 42m
    $105–304

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor
    10h 23m
    $121–233

  5. Shuttle to Tampa, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane TPA - CHS
    6h 42m
    $194–410

  6. Bus to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ocala, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus
    2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane GNV - CHS
    9h 47m
    $140–468

The Villages to Charleston by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from The Villages to Charleston. However, you can take the taxi to Deland, take the train to Charleston Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Charleston. Alternatively, you can drive from The Villages to Charleston in around 6h 31m.

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