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

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There are 7 ways to get from Trenton to Charleston by train, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PHL - CHS
    5h 40m
    $345–926

  2. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LGA - CHS
    7h 2m
    $119–557

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    13h 27m
    $243–477

  4. Drive 667.9 mi

    1. Drive from Trenton to Charlestoncar car 667.9 mi
    12h 39m
    $122–177

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane EWR - CHS
    5h 27m
    $387–1,132

  6. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane JFK - CHS
    6h 16m
    $685–1,259

  7. Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane HPN - CHS
    8h 30m
    $146–661

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 606 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Trenton, NJ, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Charleston Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $210–440 and the journey takes 13h 14m.

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