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

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

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane AUS - CHS
    7h 10m
    $123–604

  2. 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
    $520–1,122

  3. Drive  1,201.2 mi

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

  4. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SAT - CHS
    9h 16m
    $166–773

  5. Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane HOU - CHS
    8h 29m
    $262–852

  6. Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane IAH - CHS
    9h 5m
    $472–1,155

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

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,076.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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 2 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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