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How to get fromCharleston to San Diegoby plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Charleston International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CHS - SAN
    7h 53m
    $550–1,000

  2. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane HHH - SAN
    10h 5m
    $199–777

  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
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    3d 4h
    $1,151–2,446

  4. Drive 2,427.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to San Diegocar car 2,427.5 mi
    38h 48m
    $443–640

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,158.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to San Diego via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 3d 4h.

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