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

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

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    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 Lancastertrain train
    10h 53m
    $213–834

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CHS - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    14h 20m
    $136–502

  3. Train

    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
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3d 5h
    $1,083–2,395

  4. Drive 2,425.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Lancastercar car 2,425.5 mi
    39h 31m
    $443–640

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CHS - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    11h 56m
    $215–837

  6. Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane CHS - BFL
    2. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus
    12h 39m
    $204–753

  7. 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
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    13h 56m
    $186–713

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CHS - SNA
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    15h 31m
    $226–872

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,304.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 53m

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

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Lancaster via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, and L.A. Union Station in around 3d 5h.

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