There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Austin by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Charleston International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane CHS - AUS
6h 59m$142–672Fly Charleston International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane CHS - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
7h 33m$125–554Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain
- Take the train from Selma Station to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Austintrain
2d 1h$520–1,121Drive 1,201.2 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Austincar 1,201.2 mi
21h 10m$220–317Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car
- Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane HHH - AUS
8h 30m$140–629Fly Charleston International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, bus
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane CHS - SAT
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
9h 13m$177–791
Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Austin is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 21h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Austin is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Austin via Selma Station, Greensboro, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and San Antonio Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Charleston and Austin is 1080 miles. The road distance is 1208.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Austin without a car is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $500 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Charleston to Austin, including transfers.
Charleston to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Austin is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 1h.
Austin is 1h behind Charleston. It is currently 2:53 PM in Charleston and 1:53 PM in Austin.
Charleston to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Austin via Charleston Amtrak Station, Selma Station, Greensboro, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, and San Antonio Station in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport via Charlotte, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Hilton Head Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Charleston International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Austin is 1208 miles. It takes approximately 21h 10m to drive from Charleston to Austin.
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