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

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

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CHS - SNA
    8h 26m
    $257–899

  2. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CHS - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Ring-Brea Mall to Newport Trans Ctr Dock 3bus bus
    13h 36m
    $179–683

  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
    $1,163–2,431

  4. Drive 2,457.9 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Laguna Beachcar car 2,457.9 mi
    39h 41m
    $449–648

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CHS - LAX
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus
    11h 6m
    $200–813

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

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,197.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Irvine in around 3d 2h.

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