How to travel from Saint Paul to Charleston, United States of America

The distance between Saint Paul and Charleston is around 1,308 miles (2,105km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 21h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint Paul 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Chicago then Atlanta and then to Charleston SC.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $215
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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station then Rockville Amtrak and then to Charleston Amtrak Station.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $250
🚀 Fastest
3
car
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Drive

Drive to Charleston.

  • Duration21h 50m
  • Distance1,308 miles (2,105km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Paul and Charleston

There are several options for getting from Saint Paul to Charleston by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $215 and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 21h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $130.

The distance between Saint Paul and Charleston is around 1,308 miles (2,105km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,096 miles (1,764km)

It takes around 1 day 10h to get from Saint Paul and Charleston by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Paul to Charleston is to drive which takes around 21h 50m and will set you back approx $130.

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Paul and Charleston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $215 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Paul and Charleston. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Paul to Charleston. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, UNION STATION station and Charleston Amtrak Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Amtrak run train services between Saint Paul and Charleston. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 10h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Paul and Charleston. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Paul to Charleston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chicago, Chicago, Atlanta and Charleston SC. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Megabus, Greyhound USA and Southeastern Stages run regular bus services between Saint Paul and Charleston. Buses run on demand and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Paul to Charleston. We recommend that you take the bus to Chicago then Atlanta and then to Charleston SC. instead which will take 1 day 10h.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Saint Paul and Charleston. The distance is around 1,308 miles (2,105km) by road and it will take around 21h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Paul to Charleston is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 10h and will usually cost around $215.

How do I get from Saint Paul to Charleston

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Paul and Charleston

Transport options from Saint Paul to Charleston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 10h
$215
twice daily2,633km (1,636 miles)
Train
1 day 10h
$250
once daily2,716km (1,688 miles)
Drive
21h 50m
$130
on demand2,105km (1,308 miles)

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Airports near Charleston

The following major airports near Charleston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

CHS
Charleston International Airport (CHS)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (14km) from Charleston
HHH
Hilton Head Airport (HHH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59 miles (95km) from Charleston
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
International Airport
Distance
85 miles (137km) from Charleston