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

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

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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 56m
    $169–685

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CHS - LAX
    7h 59m
    $132–519

  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
    $1,944–3,067

  4. Drive  2,451.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Los Angelescar car 2,451.3 mi
    39h 31m
    $434–626

  5. 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 55m
    $264–936

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CHS - SFO
    8h 21m
    $145–391

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CHS - LGB
    9h 39m
    $185–744

  8. 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
    11h 24m
    $165–647

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,163.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. 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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