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How to get fromCharleston to San Luis Obispoby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane CHS - SBP
    9h 59m
    $142–563

  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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain train
    3d 8h
    $1,146–2,546

  3. Drive 2,587.7 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to San Luis Obispocar car 2,587.7 mi
    42h 18m
    $473–683

  4. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane CHS - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    12h 24m
    $189–684

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,329.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 59m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to San Luis Obispo via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 3d 8h.

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