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Compare train and bus for Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$44 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Charleston, SC take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
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How to get from Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
90 Palmetto7:35 AM1h33Savannah Station, Savannah, GA9:08 AMCharleston Station, North Charleston, SC$441One-way0 transfers
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90 Palmetto7:35 AM1h33Savannah Station, Savannah, GA9:08 AMCharleston Station, North Charleston, SC$441One-way0 transfers
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90 Palmetto7:35 AM1h33Savannah Station, Savannah, GA9:08 AMCharleston Station, North Charleston, SC$441One-way0 transfers
Other options
98 Silver Meteor6:45 PM1h40Savannah Station, Savannah, GA8:25 PMCharleston Station, North Charleston, SC$441One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC
Travel to Charleston, SC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC.

This is compared to other travel options from Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Savannah, GA to Charleston, SC costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Charleston, SC take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Savannah Station, Savannah, GA and arrive in Charleston Station, North Charleston, SC.
- Buses mostly depart from Savannah, Bus Station (W Oglethorpe Ave) and arrive in Charleston, Gaynor Avenue (Greyhound Bus Station), SC.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Charleston, SC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charleston, SC by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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