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

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LAX - CHS
    8h 10m
    $200–865

  2. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane LGB - CHS
    9h 43m
    $193–753

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station 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
    3d 1h
    $1,138–2,396

  4. Drive 2,444.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Charlestoncar car 2,444.1 mi
    39h 44m
    $446–645

  5. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SAN - CHS
    9h 30m
    $554–1,007

  6. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SMF - CHS
    9h 22m
    $214–855

  7. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SJC - CHS
    9h 59m
    $198–758

  8. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane BUR - CHS
    10h 4m
    $209–811

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,230 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between California, USA and Charleston, SC, USA?

Breeze Airways, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Charleston via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 3d 1h.

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