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How to get fromCharleston to Palm Springsby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Palm Springs by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane CHS - PSP
    8h 27m
    $174–638

  2. Train, bus (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
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3d 3h
    $1,161–2,421

  3. Drive 2,352.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Palm Springscar car 2,352.3 mi
    38h 32m
    $430–621

  4. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane HHH - PSP
    14h 36m
    $185–696

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,109.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours.

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