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

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Irvine by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CHS - SNA
    8h 7m
    $220–850

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CHS - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    9h 42m
    $210–830

  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
    $1,137–2,386

  4. Drive 2,450.2 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Irvinecar car 2,450.2 mi
    39h 31m
    $448–646

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,184.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Tustin via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton in around 3d 2h.

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