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

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There are 4 ways to get from Austin to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane AUS - CHS
    5h 40m
    $123–654

  2. Fly to Hilton Head Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane AUS - HHH
    2. Drive from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Charlestoncar car
    9h 16m
    $119–579

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    4. Take the train from Greensboro to Selma Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Selma Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 2h
    $1,045–1,645

  4. Drive  1,201.2 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Charlestoncar car 1,201.2 mi
    21h 15m
    $220–317

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,076.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Charleston via San Antonio Station, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro, Selma Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 2d 2h.

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