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How to get fromCharleston to Palo Altoby plane, train, subway, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Palo Alto by plane, train, subway, or car

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  1. Fly Charleston International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CHS - SJC
    9h 25m
    $207–774

  2. Fly Charleston International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CHS - SFO
    9h 27m
    $152–642

  3. Train, BART

    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 Richmondtrain train
    4. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway subway
    3d 13h
    $1,188–2,499

  4. Drive 2,723.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Palo Altocar car 2,723.5 mi
    44h 12m
    $497–718

  5. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane HHH - SJC
    12h 53m
    $216–836

  6. Fly Charleston International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CHS - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    11h 23m
    $228–841

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,397 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours.

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