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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Charleston by plane, bus, or car

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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 24m
    $133–654

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orangeburgbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bluffton Transfer Center to Sonic at Walmartbus bus 302
    6. Drive from Sonic at Walmart to Charlestoncar car
    33h 35m

  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 19m
    $147–628

  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 43m
    $282–902

  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 3m
    $231–704

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

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,075.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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.

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