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How to get fromCharleston to Albuquerqueby plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Charleston to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Charleston International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane CHS - ABQ
    8h 14m
    $183–804

  2. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane HHH - ABQ
    11h 32m
    $169–728

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    2d 7h
    $1,431–2,346

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 13h
    $744–1,194

  5. Drive  1,673.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Albuquerquecar car 1,673.5 mi
    27h 14m
    $306–442

  6. Drive to Columbia, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Drive from Charleston to Columbia-Airport-CAEcar car
    2. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane CAE - ABQ
    9h 27m
    $170–730

  7. Fly Charleston International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane CHS - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    8h 42m
    $218–709

Charleston to Albuquerque by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$744Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,543.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 7h.

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