The distance between Austin and Charleston is around 1,226 miles (1,973km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 20h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Austin to Charleston by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal then Atlanta - Marta Civic Center Station and then to Charleston Amtrak Station.
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Take the train to Longview then take the bus to Atlanta and then to Charleston Amtrak Station.
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There are several options for getting from Austin to Charleston by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $200 and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 20h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $120.
The distance between Austin and Charleston is around 1,226 miles (1,973km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,061 miles (1,708km)
It takes around 1 day 4h to get from Austin and Charleston by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Austin to Charleston is to drive which takes around 20h 50m and will set you back approx $120.
The cheapest way to travel between Austin and Charleston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $200 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Austin and Charleston. We recommend that you drive to Charleston. instead which will take 20h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Austin and Charleston. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Austin to Charleston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Atlanta - Marta Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Charleston Amtrak Station and N. Charleston SuperStop on Cosgrove Ave. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.
Flixbus USA, Megabus, Southeastern Stages, Vonlane and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Austin and Charleston. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Austin to Charleston. We recommend that you take the bus to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal then Atlanta - Marta Civic Center Station and then to Charleston Amtrak Station. instead which will take 1 day 4h.
The closest major airport to Charleston is Charleston International Airport (CHS) (CHS) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Charleston. Hilton Head Airport (HHH) (HHH) and Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) (MYR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Austin and Charleston. The distance is around 1,226 miles (1,973km) by road and it will take around 20h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Austin to Charleston is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 4h and will usually cost around $200.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | $200 | 6 times a week | 2,254km (1,400 miles) |
Bus via Hyatt Regency Houston | 1 day 5h | $285 | once daily | 2,305km (1,432 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 9h | $215 | once daily | 2,348km (1,459 miles) |
Drive | 20h 50m | $120 | on demand | 1,973km (1,226 miles) |
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The following major airports near Charleston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.