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How to get fromCharleston to Austinby plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Austin by plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Charleston International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane CHS - AUS
    5h 34m
    $127–613

  2. Fly Charleston International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane CHS - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar car
    7h 49m
    $121–544

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Austintrain train
    2d 1h
    $1,036–1,641

  4. Drive  1,201.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Austincar car 1,201.1 mi
    21h 10m
    $220–317

  5. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane HHH - AUS
    8h 40m
    $130–579

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

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,073.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 3 hours. 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.

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