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

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There are 5 ways to get from Albuquerque to Charleston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 8m
    $172–753

  2. Fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    cheapest
    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 10m
    $168–678

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    46h 44m
    $326–628

  4. 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
    $865–1,751

  5. Drive 1,672.2 mi

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

Albuquerque to Charleston by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration46h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$326Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,545.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Transit Mall via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Charleston Bus Station, North Charleston Transit Center, N. Charleston SuperStop, and Rivers Ave / Cosgrove Ave in around 46h 44m.

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