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Compare bus, train, and flight for Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $99 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $99, while a flight costs an average of $554.
Distance: 365 miles (589 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$136 Average price | $554 Average price | $99 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 46m Average total duration 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 15m Average total duration 11h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL
Compare the available ways to get from Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL costing on average $136 (€114).
A bus is $455 (€382) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL costing on average $554 (€465).
Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 46m.
Bus takes on average 12h 15m.
Tickets start at around $136 (€114) compared to roughly $87 (€73) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$48 (-€41). The journey takes 10h 16m versus 6h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL
How to get from Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
MX1016:00 AM 1h30 Charleston International Airport 7:30 AM Tampa International Airport $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- MX101
6:00 AM 1h30 Charleston International Airport 7:30 AM Tampa International Airport $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- MX101
6:00 AM 1h30 Charleston International Airport 7:30 AM Tampa International Airport $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+
12:20 PM 24h25 Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC 12:45 PM Tampa, USF Holly Drive (Central Plant), FL $80 1 One-way 3 transfers
- AA1586 · AA1773
7:26 PM 4h02 Charleston International Airport 11:28 PM Tampa International Airport $133 1 One-way 1 transfer - AA1731 · AA2495
6:10 AM 5h29 Charleston International Airport 11:39 AM Tampa International Airport $133 1 One-way 1 transfer - AA3114 · AA685
12:03 PM 4h04 Charleston International Airport 4:07 PM Tampa International Airport $159 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL costing on average $136 (€114).
A bus is $455 (€382) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charleston, SC to Tampa, FL costing on average $554 (€465).
Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 46m.
Bus takes on average 12h 15m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Charleston, SC and Tampa, FL as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Charleston International Airport and arrive in Tampa International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC and arrive in Tampa, Marion Transit Center.
- Trains mostly depart from Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC and arrive in Union Station, Tampa, FL.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Tampa, FL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Tampa, FL by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Breeze Airways, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Tampa, FL by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Breeze Airways.
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