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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Charlestonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Albuquerque to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ABQ - CHS
    8h 7m
    $172–753

  2. Fly to Columbia, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ABQ - CAE
    2. Drive from Columbia-Airport-CAE to Charlestoncar car
    8h 29m
    $150–681

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 7h
    $1,469–2,284

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 14h
    $750–1,187

  5. Drive  1,672.2 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Charlestoncar car 1,672.2 mi
    27h 14m
    $306–441

  6. Fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane ABQ - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    10h 8m
    $158–678

Albuquerque to Charleston by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$750Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,545.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Charleston via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 2d 7h.

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