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4 h 39 min
448 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Raleigh to Charleston

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Cheapest
By car (448 km)
4 h 39 min
448 km.
from $24
Other
Rideshare
4 h 39 min
448 km.
from $17.04
Train, Bus
8 h 23 min
390 km.
from $122.48
Bus
8 h 39 min
390 km.
from $95.80
Train
13 h 29 min
390 km.
from $201.62
Bus, Plane (Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport)
6 h 9 min
390 km.
from $388.21
Train, Plane
6 h 39 min
390 km.
from $451.71
Bus, Plane (Fly Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Tri-State Airport)
7 h 1 min
390 km.
from $320.51

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$489.13
Plane from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$706.52
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Hilton
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$815.22
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$380.43
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$652.17
Plane from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$869.57
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$652.17
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Tri-State
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$445.65

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$304.35
Plane from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$391.30
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Hilton
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$467.39
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$347.83
Plane from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$456.52

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$760.87
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Hilton
Ave. Duration:
6h 29m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$923.91
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Yeager
Ave. Duration:
7h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$760.87

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$402.17

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Selma
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$59.78
Train from Selma to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.09–$108.70
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.65–$97.83
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.87–$70.65
Train from Greensboro to Charlottesville
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$92.39
Train from Charlottesville to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.43–$119.57

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Winston
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.85–$51.09
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Winston
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.52–$76.09
Bus from Huntington Bus Stop to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.26–$59.78

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$81.52
Bus from Raleigh to Fayetteville
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$38.04

Southeastern Stages

Phone:
+1 404-591-2750
Email:
Website:
southeasternstages.com
Bus from Raleigh to Person
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$32.61
Bus from Raleigh to Fayetteville
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$92.39

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Email:
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charleston,
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$59.78
Bus from Huntington Bus Stop to Charleston
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.67–$34.78

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Charleston?

The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Charleston is to bus which costs $29.35 - $92.39 and takes 8h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Raleigh to Charleston?

The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Charleston is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $50 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Raleigh and Charleston?

No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Charleston. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Transit Mall via Raleigh Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Raleigh to Charleston?

The distance between Raleigh and Charleston is 423 km. The road distance is 448.5 km.

How do I travel from Raleigh to Charleston without a car?

The best way to get from Raleigh to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $36.96 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Raleigh to Charleston?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Raleigh to Charleston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Raleigh to Charleston bus from?

Raleigh to Charleston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Raleigh to Charleston?

The best way to get from Raleigh to Charleston is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $36.96 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29.35 - $92.39 and takes 8h 43m, you could also fly, which costs $47.83 - $206.52 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Raleigh to Charleston bus arrive?

Raleigh to Charleston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charleston Bus Station.

Can I drive from Raleigh to Charleston?

Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Charleston is 449 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Raleigh to Charleston.

Where can I stay near Charleston?

There are 1613+ hotels available in Charleston. Prices start at $49.26 per night.
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