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How to get fromCharleston to Montereyby plane, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Charleston to Monterey by plane, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane CHS - MRY
    10h 20m
    $164–613

  2. 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 Emeryvilletrain train
    4. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train
    3d 17h
    $1,222–2,560

  3. Drive 2,686.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Montereycar car 2,686.5 mi
    43h 46m
    $491–709

  4. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CHS - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 41m
    $255–855

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CHS - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    11h 51m
    $194–694

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CHS - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    12h 42m
    $279–918

  7. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Charleston to Sonic at Walmartcar car
    2. Take the bus from Sonic at Walmart to Bluffton Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Orlando to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    6. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus
    4d 12h

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,385.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Emeryville, Salinas, and Salinas in around 3d 17h.

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