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

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There are 8 ways to get from Charleston to Long Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, 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 40m
    $306–960

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CHS - LGB
    9h 56m
    $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 3h
    $1,140–2,399

  4. Drive 2,463.4 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Long Beachcar car 2,463.4 mi
    39h 52m
    $450–650

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CHS - LAX
    8h 9m
    $199–811

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CHS - BUR
    11h 10m
    $227–853

  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
    11h 54m
    $198–734

  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CHS - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    11h 37m
    $581–1,004

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: 2,207.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Long 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 1st Street Station via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 3d 3h.

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