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

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There are 9 ways to get from Charleston to California by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CHS - SAN
    8h 30m
    $566–980

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CHS - LGB
    9h 58m
    $186–708

  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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 2h
    $1,139–2,392

  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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3d 7h
    $684–1,374

  5. Drive 2,451.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Los Angelescar car 2,451.3 mi
    39h 31m
    $448–647

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CHS - SNA
    8h 29m
    $271–915

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CHS - LAX
    7h 41m
    $202–818

  8. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CHS - SJC
    9h 4m
    $216–801

  9. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CHS - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 44m
    $196–732

Charleston to California by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$684Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,163.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Los Angeles via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 3d 2h.

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