The distance between Detroit and Charleston is around 809 miles (1,302km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Detroit to Charleston by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Charleston → Detroit if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Flint MI then fly from Flint (FNT) to Charleston (CHS).
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Take the bus to Columbia and then to Charleston Amtrak Station.
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Take the bus to Toledo then take the train to Washington Union Station and then to Charleston Amtrak Station.
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There are several options for getting from Detroit to Charleston by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $135 and will take around 21h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $550.
The distance between Detroit and Charleston is around 809 miles (1,302km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 681 miles (1,096km)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Detroit and Charleston by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Detroit to Charleston is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx $550.
The cheapest way to travel between Detroit and Charleston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $135 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Detroit and Charleston. We recommend that you take the bus to Flint MI then fly from Flint (FNT) to Charleston (CHS). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Detroit and Charleston. It typically takes around 21h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Detroit to Charleston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Columbia, Charleston Amtrak Station and N. Charleston SuperStop on Cosgrove Ave. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 50m.
Greyhound USA and Southeastern Stages run regular bus services between Detroit and Charleston. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Detroit to Charleston. We recommend that you take the bus to Flint MI then fly from Flint (FNT) to Charleston (CHS). instead which will take 5h 40m.
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 Detroit and Charleston. The distance is around 832 miles (1,339km) by road and it will take around 14h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Detroit to Charleston is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around $550.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 5h 40m | $550 | twice daily | 1,302km (809 miles) |
Bus | 21h 50m | $135 | once daily | 1,496km (930 miles) |
Bus and Train | 23h 50m | $175 | once daily | 1,778km (1,105 miles) |
Drive | 14h 15m | $82 | on demand | 1,339km (832 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.