There are 3 ways to get from Lutz to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane TPA - CHS
3h 34m$137–527Drive 416.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lutz to Charlestoncar 416.4 mi
7h 27m$76–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor
11h 19m$331–514
Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lutz to Charleston is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Lutz to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct train from Lutz to Charleston station. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Kissimmee Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
The distance between Lutz and Charleston is 406 miles. The road distance is 418.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lutz to Charleston without a car is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs $330 - $550.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Lutz to Charleston, including transfers.
Lutz to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from Lutz to Charleston is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 11h 19m.
Lutz to Charleston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kissimmee Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lutz to Charleston is 419 miles. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Lutz to Charleston.
What companies run services between Lutz, FL, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?
Breeze Airways and Delta fly from Tampa (TPA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lutz to Charleston via Tampa, Kissimmee Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 11h 19m.
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Tampa to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–360
- Website
- Amtrak
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