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How to get fromBakersfield to Charlestonby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Charleston by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane BFL - CHS
    9h 2m
    $206–780

  2. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SBA - CHS
    14h 27m
    $190–633

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 5h
    $1,176–2,460

  4. Drive 2,459.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Charlestoncar car 2,459.7 mi
    40h 7m
    $449–649

  5. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LAX - CHS
    11h 4m
    $237–918

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,244.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) 3 times a day.

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