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

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There are 7 ways to get from Charleston to Los Angeles by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CHS - LAX
    7h 41m
    $202–818

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CHS - LGB
    11h 3m
    $110–410

  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
    $1,138–2,393

  4. Drive 2,451.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Los Angelescar car 2,451.3 mi
    39h 31m
    $448–647

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CHS - BUR
    10h
    $217–829

  6. 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
    10h 44m
    $182–685

  7. 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
    12h 22m
    $228–865

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,228 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. 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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