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How to get fromWashington to Charlestonby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Charleston by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Wilson Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0652s / ...
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto
    7h 14m
    $162–288

  2. Drive 289.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Charlestoncar car 289.3 mi
    6h 14m
    $53–77

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0658s
    2. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0645S / ...
    8h 38m
    $73–123

  4. Fly from Greenville

    1. Fly from Greenville (PGV) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane PGV - CHS
    6h 41m
    $67–368

  5. Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Washington to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car car
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane OAJ - CHS
    7h 3m
    $71–372

  6. Bus to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Washington to New Bernbus bus
    2. Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane EWN - CHS
    6h 49m
    $75–378

  7. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Washington to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ORF - CHS
    7h 33m
    $173–559

Greenville (PGV) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Washington, NC, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington to Charleston via Myrtle Beach Bus Station and Charleston Bus Station in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Greenville (PGV) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) twice daily.

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